Coastal Ecogeomorphology Lab
Sea Level Rise | Carbon-Climate Feedbacks | Coastal resilience
Studying the formation and survival of coastal landscape from geological and ecological perspectives
Science Article Highlight
MARSHES ON THE MOVE | Coastal ecologist Matt Kirwan is optimistic that coastal wetlands can outrun rising seas.
Field Site in Goodwin Island
Aerial drone footage of the Goodwin Islands at the mouth of the York River, Virginia showing the marshlands along its coastline.
CBS News Highlight
Ghost forests are a haunting new indicator of climate change in the U.S.
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We are currently recruiting a graduate student for Fall 2025!
We are always interested in having new students, postdocs, and visiting scientists participate in our research. Please contact me directly to discuss your interests and opportunities (kirwan@vims.edu).
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