Alligators May Boost Carbon Storage in Coastal Wetlands

Eos 2026 Open access

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Authors: Emil Siekkinen
DOI: 10.1029/2026eo260038
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Abstract

Research suggests that American alligators help coastal wetlands retain more carbon, linking predator recovery in the southeastern United States to ecosystem function and climate processes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics Ecology and biodiversity studies Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology

Publication details

Journal / source
Eos
Volume
107
Publication date
29 January 2026