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Variation in insect community structure between natural and constructed tidal marshes
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description een13353-sup-0001-Supinfo.docxWord 2007 document , 217.2 KB Data S1. Supporting Information. Table S1. Abundance of insect taxa (by family) observed at the two constructed (CON-1, CON-2) and natural reference (NAT) marshes over the course of the full study (April–October 2021).
Do global change variables alter mangrove decomposition? A systematic review
1 INTRODUCTION Decomposition of organic matter (OM) refers to the physical and chemical processes involved in reducing OM to its elemental chemical constituents (Aerts, 1997), and is a key process regulating carbon (C) storage and nutrient cycling in many ecosystems (Hessen et al., 2004). Globally, decomposition is thought to be regulated primarily by climate and secondarily by litter quality (Couteaux et al., 1995; Hättenschwiler et al., 2005; Rien, 1999).
Effects of chronic and acute stressors on transplanted black mangrove (Avicennia germinans) seedlings along an eroding Louisiana shoreline
SETBACKS AND SURPRISES Aaron Macy Corresponding Author amacy@disl.org orcid.org/0000-0003-2170-6240 Dauphin Island Sea Laboratory, Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium, Dauphin Island, Alabama, 36528 USA Department of Marine Sciences, University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama, 36688 USA Address correspondence to: Aaron Macy: email amacy@disl.orgSearch for more papers by this author Just Cebrian Dauphin Island Sea Laboratory, Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium, Dauphin Island,...
Advice on Donating to Help with the Wildfires in Australia
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The fires in Australia have been devastating; 18 million acres of land have been destroyed. Many people want to know how they can help provide assistance for displaced families and wildlife, or how to help the brave firefighters working to put out the flames.
BBB Scam Alert: Not All Compromised Account Alerts are Legitimate
by: Julia Cherry Posted: Dec 29, 2020 / 06:09 AM CST / Updated: Dec 29, 2020 / 06:09 AM CST Want some advice about scams? Stay calm. Con artists use that feeling of alarm to trick victims to acting before they can think. BBB Scam Tracker is seeing reports of a con that claims that your Amazon, PayPal, or other account has been compromised. Scammers hope you’ll panic and fall for their scheme.
A COVID Vaccine is Coming and so are Scammers - How to Spot a Coronavirus Vaccine Con
by: Julia Cherry Posted: Dec 29, 2020 / 05:01 AM CST / Updated: Dec 29, 2020 / 05:02 AM CST (Getty Images) With US and Canada close to approving a COVID-19 vaccine, government officials expect scams to emerge as distribution begins. Watch out for everything from phony treatments to phishing messages. What to Expect from Scammers Government officials have already been cracking down on phony COVID testing kits and treatments. Now, they are ramping up efforts to prevent the sale of fake vaccines.
Fake Gaming Console Promos Leave Victims Empty Handed During the Holidays
by: Julia Cherry Posted: Nov 29, 2020 / 11:11 AM CST / Updated: Nov 29, 2020 / 11:11 AM CST 31 March 2020, Lower Saxony, Hanover: ILLUSTRATION – A child is playing with a Nintendo Switch game console while a Sony Playstation 3 with two controllers is seen in the background (scene posed) Because of the contact restrictions in the Corona crisis, criminologist Christian Pfeiffer sees a significantly increased risk of video and computer game addiction among children and adolescents.
How to Hold a Successful Virtual Holiday Party
by: Julia Cherry Posted: Nov 26, 2020 / 04:17 AM CST / Updated: Nov 26, 2020 / 04:17 AM CST Photo of a young woman celebrating Christmas by having a virtual Christmas party with her friends; drinking wine, celebrating Christmas and holidays apart from friends and family, and practicing social distancing. Social distancing requirements are tightening up once again, but that doesn’t mean your business can’t host a fun holiday party.
Gift Cards: How to Purchase and Spend Wisely this Holiday Season
Colorful simply designed gift cards of the different value. Isolated on white background. Gift cards are a boon to harried holiday shoppers looking for just the right gift to please “hard to buy for” friends and family members. According to Globenewswire.com, “The gift card industry in the United States will continue to grow over the forecast period and is expected to record a compound annual growth rate of 9.2% during 2020-2024.
Looking for This Season’s Hot Toy? Beware of Scams!
Happy young box opening a cardboard box and reaching in. Conceptual with space for copy. Every year, there’s always a few “must-have” toys on most kids’ holiday wish list. The toy sells out fast and becomes expensive and hard to find. This year’s hot picks are Star Wars “The Child” Animatronic Edition (aka Baby Yoda) and a realistic toy dog. Scammers are using the toy’s popularity to trick parents out of their money.
BBB Scam Alert: Get-Rich-Quick Scheme Promises Fast Money on Cash App
by: Julia Cherry Posted: Nov 8, 2020 / 02:28 PM CST / Updated: Nov 8, 2020 / 02:28 PM CST Close up of a young woman working from home Want to turn $500 into $10,000 with very little effort? Of course, you do! Scammers are taking advantage of people’s get-rich-quick dreams by promoting “money flipping” scams on social media, and BBB is seeing dozens of reports each month about these cons. How the Scam Works: You see a photo of a pile cash on social media.
Scammers Target Service Members as Veterans Day Approaches
by: Julia Cherry Posted: Nov 8, 2020 / 02:29 PM CST / Updated: Nov 8, 2020 / 02:29 PM CST Senior Chinese man using a laptop at home. Fresh out of the military and searching for their next career move, new veterans are particularly susceptible to employment scams. Con artists are taking advantage of this by posting fake help wanted ads that appeal to (and hope to fool) veterans. How the Scam Works: The job market is tight, but you spot a help-wanted ad for a security guard.
BBB Scam Alert: Have You Received a Message Stating Your Facebook or Google Ads Account Has Been Hacked? It’s Malware!
by: Julia Cherry Posted: Nov 7, 2020 / 05:28 PM CST / Updated: Nov 7, 2020 / 05:28 PM CST (Getty) As Facebook and Google roll out new ad policies for the presidential election, scammers are seeing a golden opportunity. Capitalizing on confusion about rule changes, con artists are sending fake messages to business owners in an attempt to gain access to sensitive information. How the Scam Works You receive a very real looking email that appears to come from Facebook or Google.
BBB Research Shows Spike in Online Purchase Scams Since COVID Started
by: Julia Cherry Posted: Nov 1, 2020 / 02:23 PM CST / Updated: Nov 1, 2020 / 02:23 PM CST home finance, on line shopping Scams related to online purchases, already on the rise in 2019, spiked further following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research by the Better Business Bureau (BBB). A staggering 80.5 percent of consumers reporting online purchase scams in 2020 lost money. That figure has been creeping up from 71.2 percent in 2015, when BBB began collecting data.
BB Business Tip: Ways Your Business Can Prepare for an Unprecedented Holiday Season
by: Julia Cherry Posted: Oct 18, 2020 / 03:58 PM CDT / Updated: Oct 18, 2020 / 03:58 PM CDT Portrait of a happy woman doing her Christmas shopping using her cell phone on the street – lifestyle concepts In an unpredictable year, one thing is for certain: the 2020 holiday season will be unlike previous years. It’s hard to estimate how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact overall holiday spending, but businesses are already making adjustments to their typical holiday plans.
Online Safety Tips for National Cyber Security Awareness Month
by: Julia Cherry Posted: Oct 18, 2020 / 03:59 PM CDT / Updated: Oct 18, 2020 / 03:59 PM CDT Close up of a young woman working from home The Internet has become a significant part of our everyday lives, allowing us to work, socialize and shop online. Unfortunately, cybercriminals also benefit from that same convenience and accessibility.
BBB Wise Giving Tips: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2020
by: Julia Cherry Posted: Oct 11, 2020 / 03:51 PM CDT / Updated: Oct 11, 2020 / 03:51 PM CDT BERLIN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 02: Symbolic photo on the subject of online shopping. A credit card is held next to the keyboard of a laptop. (Photo by Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images) Every October, countries across the world observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month to increase support and awareness of this disease.
Scammers using CashApp to steal money from victims, warns BBB
by: Julia Cherry and Nexstar Media Wire Posted: Oct 6, 2020 / 05:50 PM CDT / Updated: Oct 6, 2020 / 05:50 PM CDT A close up of the hands of a young woman using a mobile phone HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — In the middle of a pandemic, we’ve seen more people transition to apps to make payments instead of using conventional cash. Along with the change comes an increase in scams. One of the latest, according to the Better Business Bureau scam tracker, involves the popular CashApp.
Scammers Now Using CashApp to Steal Money from Victims
by: Julia Cherry Posted: Oct 4, 2020 / 03:51 PM CDT / Updated: Oct 4, 2020 / 03:51 PM CDT A close up of the hands of a young woman using a mobile phone With many businesses and individuals avoiding cash during the pandemic, digital wallets are becoming an increasingly common way to pay. Especially popular – with 30 million downloads in 2020 so far – is CashApp.
Virtual Vehicle Vendor Scams Growing as Demand Increases for Online Vehicle Purchases
A woman using a laptop Social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic have fueled an unprecedented shift to online shopping for consumer goods of all kinds, including vehicles, with particularly high demand for recreational vehicles (RVs). Many online platforms list cars, trucks, vans and RVs for very low prices, with sellers offering to make third-party delivery arrangements if the buyer pays via escrow.
College Students: What Out for These Six Scams!
Mini graduation mortar board cap on money — education cost or scholarship concept During this time of the year, college students are having to spend money on tuition payments and school supplies as they begin a new semester. However, scammers are taking this opportunity to try to steal some of that money through various schemes and scams. According to BBB’s most recent Scam Tracker Risk Report, 41.6% of students reported a loss when exposed to a scam as compared to 28.3% of non-students.
Scammers are exploiting this PayPal policy to rip off online shoppers, BBB says
by: Elizabeth Garcia and Julia Cherry and Nexstar Media Wire Posted: Sep 18, 2020 / 04:34 AM EDT / Updated: Sep 18, 2020 / 04:34 AM EDT (NEXSTAR) – The Better Business Bureau is warning of scammers using a PayPal policy to trick online shoppers into paying for goods that don’t exist. The BBB says they have received multiple reports of the con through the company’s Scam Tracker. How the Scam Works: The theft often begins with a website listing brand name goods at fantastic prices, the BBB warns.
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