Cape Cod Natural History Conference
On March 13th I attended the Cape Cod Natural History Conference hosted by Mass Audubon. A variety of interesting topics were discussed such as climate change, moths, sea turtles, seals, sharks and more. There were experts for each section that talked about the rescue, harm, and rehabilitation of their species of expertise. As climate change progresses, it becomes increasingly important to understand the expected effects on the natural and built environment to better prepare for and adapt to climate change impacts. Dr. Danielle Perry, Mass Audubon’s climate adaptation ecologist, completed climate vulnerability assessments of Mass Audubon (MAS) properties including Barnstable Great Marsh and Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuaries located in Cape Cod, MA. The studies evaluated expected impacts of sea level rise (SLR) on infrastructure and natural ecosystems within these sanctuaries. The vulnerability assessments consisted of 3 components: 1. Resource Prioritization; 2. Sea Level Rise Scenari...