Science & Research

This researcher is using a device called a Surface Elevation Table (SET), a portable mechanical leveling device for measuring relative sediment elevation changes on salt marshes at Assateague Island National Seashore.

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Explore the Science of the Seashore

 

 

Looking for a research permit?

Research on barrier island ecosystems and studies of culture, history, and place have been integral to understanding and protecting Assateague Island National Seashore's natural and cultural features since the park's establishment. To conduct research at Assateague Island National Seashore, you need to provide a study plan and complete an application at the National Park Service Research Permit and Reporting System site.