USC research on Upper Newport Bay (IMAGE) University of Southern California Caption USC researchers are studying the tidal salt marshes of the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve. (Photo/Courtesy of David Bañuelas) Credit Photo/Courtesy of David Bañuelas Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to creator. 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.