Collecting field data (IMAGE) The Water Institute of the Gulf Caption Dr. Melissa Baustian, coastal ecologist with The Water Institute of the Gulf, collects field data as part of her work on "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.