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Biological Sciences

Salt marsh at the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge where the restoration is taking place.

UNH Scientists Helping Address Threats to a Critical Wildlife Refuge

A team of scientists from the University of New Hampshire are collaborating with Ducks Unlimited https://colsa.unh.edu/spotlight/marjorie-mednikovain an innovative effort to restore salt marsh resiliency in Maine. Read More

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