Collecting field data two (IMAGE) The Water Institute of the Gulf Caption Ann C. Hijuelos, USGS, (left) and Dr. Melissa Baustian, coastal ecologist with The Water Institute of the Gulf, (right) collect field data that went into the new journal article "Long-term carbon sinks in marsh soils of coastal Louisiana are at risk to wetland loss." Credit The Water Institute of the Gulf Usage Restrictions None License Licensed 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.