Rocky shores are characterized by rough, multi-scale bathymetric variations that result in enhanced wave energy dissipation by bottom friction compared to sandy beaches. Realistic SWAN simulations of surface gravity waves across the rocky shores of Monterey (CA, USA) are conducted, and model results are compared to 20 inner-shelf observational sites spanning 34–5 m water depth. The wave field was highly variable during the stu...

Animal movements contribute to the spread of infectious diseases and are driven in part by environmental conditions. We investigated the links among the environment, animal movement, and infectious disease dynamics in waterfowl, which are among the primary wildlife hosts of avian influenza viruses. By combining telemetry data on 4606 individuals from 26 waterfowl species with data on land cover, weather, and vegetation, we fou...