Ghost forests consist of dead trees adjacent to marshes, and are a striking feature of low-lying areas of the Chesapeake Bay. Dr. Matt Kirwan will present his research on the topic, which shows that ghost forests are a prominent indicator of sea level rise. His work has been featured in TIME, CNN, and The New York Times. Though ghost forests are a stark reminder of land that was dry and useable just a generation ago, Dr. Kirwan will also explain how they are a surprising sign of ecological resilience in times of rapid change.
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**Please note that this seminar takes place at the VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory in Wachapreague, VA, not at the VIMS main campus in Gloucester Point.