for a masters level seminar on saltwater intrusion and a turtle scoring system

This presentation explores the increasing salinization of coastal wetlands due to factors such as sea-level rise, storms, and human activities. It highlights the ecological impacts on hydrology, vegetation, soil chemistry, and fauna, with freshwater turtles serving as a case study to illustrate long-term stress effects. Visual diagrams and conceptual models depict salinity intrusion and interactions across landscapes, emphasizing the cascading consequences for wetland ecosystems. The...