Tidal day organic and inorganic material flux of ponds in the Liberty Island freshwater tidal wetland

A single-day study on Liberty Island's freshwater tidal wetland revealed that small vegetated ponds, despite their limited area, are significant contributors to the export of organic and inorganic material. These ponds accounted for up to 81% of organic and 61% of inorganic material flux within the wetland, highlighting their crucial role in material exchange. The research also underscored the importance of small-scale physical processes, such as tidal asymmetry, which facilitated a 40% greater export of materials during ebb tide. In contrast, a larger open-water pond imported substantial amounts of both inorganic and organic material from the adjacent river. This study provides critical insights into the dynamics of freshwater tidal wetlands and their potential impact on fishery production.

Lehman, P. W., Mayr, S., Liu, L., & Tang, A. (2015). Tidal day organic and inorganic material flux of ponds in the Liberty Island freshwater tidal wetland. SpringerPlus, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40064-015-1068-6