ESSIC researcher Ariana Sutton-Grier has a new article in the journal Wetlands that evaluates the benefits of wetlands ecosystems, particularly for human health. The piece is titled “Conservation of Wetlands and Other Coastal Ecosystems: a Commentary on their Value to Protect Biodiversity, Reduce Disaster Impacts, and Promote Human Health and Well-Being.” The article notes that recognizing the benefits of wetlands is important for creating policy, such as addressing the risk of disasters.
![Satellite seasonal temperature difference maps indicate how the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem and its organisms may respond to the temperature changes. Here, the maps show warmer than average water temperatures from January through March 2020, cooler than average from April through June, near average July through September, and slightly warmer than average October through December. The long-term baseline is from the years 2008-2019.]](https://essic.umd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/rv-chesapeake2-150x150.jpg)
