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News Release 08-173
NSF Awards 10 Grants for Studies of Coupled Natural and Human Systems
Future of coastal barrier islands; tree growth in changing agricultural areas; urban vulnerability to climate change among research projects
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![Photo of a fragile barrier beach in Massachusetts, which is the site of CNH research.](/news/mmg/media/images/cnh_grants1_f.jpg)
The future of fragile barrier beaches like this one at Springhill Beach in Sandwich, Massachusetts, will be studied by CNH grantees.
Credit: P. Hoagland, WHOI
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![Photo of tree regrowth in an area changing from agricultural to residential use.](/news/mmg/media/images/cnh_grants2_f.jpg)
CNH scientists will study tree regrowth and carbon storage near areas changing from agricultural to residential use.
Credit: University of Michigan
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![Photo through a fence of a house and sandy lot.](/news/mmg/media/images/cnh_grants3_f.jpg)
Scientists awarded a CNH grant will investigate urban vulnerability to climate change in areas like Phoenix.
Credit: Sara Grineski, ASU
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![Photo of early morning shrimpers congregating on Nicaragua's coast.](/news/mmg/media/images/cnh_grants4_f.jpg)
Early morning shrimpers congregate on Nicaragua's Caribbean coast. New market access may lead to intense competition, and the unsustainable harvest of shrimp.
Credit: Jerry Urquhart, MSU
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