Ecology
The role of fungal communities in sand dunes
February 6, 2024
The role of fungal communities in sand dunes
As we have learned in previous posts, a fungal community interacts with and influences an ecosystem in a multitude of…
Where do dunes come from?
April 7, 2018
Where do dunes come from?
Coastal dunes arise naturally as the wind blows sand across the beach and it slowly accumulates around grass and other…
How long do dunes last?
April 7, 2018
How long do dunes last?
Established dunes may appear to be permanent fixtures in the landscape, but in fact they are a landscape of constantly…
Why are dunes disappearing?
April 7, 2018
Why are dunes disappearing?
Dunes and beaches wax and wane naturally with the vagaries of the seasons and the weather, but other forces have…
What’s so great about sand dunes?
April 7, 2018
What’s so great about sand dunes?
Dunes are just hills of sand at the back of the beach. They’re not a good place to lay out…