Articles for tag: climate change impact, coastal wetlands, louisiana alligators, louisiana wildlife, rising sea levels, wildlife adaptation

Louisiana Alligators vs. Rising Seas

At the ragged edge of Louisiana’s coast, where spartina grass trembles at every passing breeze, a quiet contest is underway. Saltwater pushes inland, storms ride higher, and the state’s iconic American alligator must navigate a landscape that is literally sinking beneath its feet. Scientists track the changes with sensors and satellites, yet the marsh tells ...