Urbanization and human-led development have increased more rapidly along shorelines
and in coastal watersheds than inland regions over the past century. The result of major land …

As human history is changing on many fronts, it is appropriate for us to understand the
different perspectives of major global challenges, of which, water is a major priority. The …

The long-term consequences of climate change and potential environmental degradation
are likely to include aspects of disease emergence in marine plants and animals. In turn …

Understanding the mechanisms by which organisms adapt to environmental conditions is a
fundamental question for ecology and evolution. In this study, we evaluate changes in gene …

Abstract We developed the Stormwater Runoff Modeling System (SWARM) based on curve
number and unit hydrograph methods of the US Department of Agriculture, Natural …

The health of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) within southern Georgia
estuaries is of particular concern due to high levels of anthropogenic contaminants in their …

Stormwater runoff is a leading cause of non‐point source pollution in urbanizing areas, and
runoff effects will be exacerbated by climate's changing patterns of precipitation. To enhance …

Water resources in urban areas are either approaching or exceeding the limits of
sustainable use at alarming rates. Depletion of groundwater and increasing floods has …

A study was performed in 2003 to 2004 to assess metal and organic contaminant
concentrations at three areas in the lower Cape Fear River system, North Carolina, United …

Odontocetes obtain nutrients including essential elements through their diet and are
exposed to heavy metal contaminants via ingestion of contaminated prey. We evaluated the …