Ocean-exposed sandy beaches are considered ecosystems with low structural complexity and apparent homogeneity, leading to low taxonomic and functional diversity. However, beaches receive nutrient subsidies from both marine and terrestrial resources, thus potentially support a diverse community of vertebrate scavengers. This project will use remote camera traps to survey ocean beaches throughout New Jersey to determine the scavenger community composition in relation to landscape configuration.
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