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Is Marsh Surface Tracking Sea Level Change? Developing Tools and Visualizations for Sentinel Site Data

Is Marsh Surface Tracking Sea Level Change? Developing Tools and Visualizations for Sentinel Site Data

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The National Estuarine Research Reserve System has identified a need to increase its collective capacity to process and synthesize Surface Elevation Table data and to create visualizations and educational tools for scientists, managers, and the public. This project addresses these needs by developing standardized tools to quality-check Surface Elevation Table data, perform trend analyses, and generate informative visualizations for a variety of technical and non-technical audiences. The team’s collaborative approach to developing statistical methods and outreach products will build both technical expertise and broader understanding of how the data can be used to better understand how sea level rise is impacting marshes.