Sandy Beaches Emit Significant Methane, New Study Finds

A Monash University study found methane emissions from sandy beaches similar to those of mangroves and salt marshes, with measurements at Australia’s Port Phillip Bay and Denmark’s Avernakø. getnews.me/sandy-beaches-emit-signi... #methane #beachscience

It's officially summer! Let's talk about the science of vacation. The beach is made of science:
🪨 Sand = quartz (SiO₂)
🐚 Shells = calcium carbonate (CaCO₃)
💧 Water = ions like Na⁺ & Cl⁻
A soft materials showcase right under your feet 🌊
#MaterialsScience #GTMSE #BeachScience

Every month, small teams of Santa Barbara and Ventura area community members head to beaches to carefully survey beach elevation. These data are helping scientists understand the impacts of storms and sea-level rise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZssGoH4AGE

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