Contemporary Science Issues and Innovations: Coastal Ecosystems

Professor Brian Helmuth from the Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences at Northeastern University discusses coastal ecosystems and climate change. The vitality of coastal ecosystems is of critical importance to life on Earth. Professor Brian Helmuth's lab is one of the most prominent research groups to carry out very complex investigations of these ecosystems. He discusses this fascinating area of science, his leading role in the international effort to sustain the coastal ecosystems, and how this work is used by policy makers. Dr. Helmuth works closely with teachers, and here how teachers can engage their students in the effort to preserve coastal ecosystems.