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Port Expansion Threatens Western Sandpipers' Feeding Grounds
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Millions of western sandpipers rely on Roberts Banks biofilm for their epic journey to Alaska, but a $3.5 billion port expansion threatens this crucial stopover. The project aims to double terminal size, potentially disrupting the estuarys flow and killing off nutrient-rich mudflats. Scientists warn of irreversible ecosystem damage, while port officials tout data and plans for new biofilm areas. Amidst doubts and ongoing consultations, the fate of this complex habitat hangs in the balance.
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