Tidal Wetland (IMAGE) Stroud Water Research Center Caption A salt marsh in Barnstable, Massachusetts, shows signs of erosion and drowning as the sea level rises (December 2, 2022). Credit Erin Peck Usage Restrictions For use by journalists and news organizations covering this research. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.