San Jose, California Marshes
Viewed from above, the inlets and waterways of Alviso Marina County Park in San Jose, California almost resemble blood vessels and capillaries. The visual is an important reminder of the critical ecosystem role that these urban wetlands play in regulating flooding for humans and providing habitat for wildlife.
National Geographic writes:
An aerial view taken by photojournalist Tayfun Coskun shows the salt marsh ponds at Alviso Marina County Park in San Jose, California. These unique urban marshlands are being threatened by rising sea levels, and conservation projects are racing to turnback time and restore the region for wildlife and fish—and also for absorbing floodwaters and capturing carbon dioxide.
