In this conversation, Huw James speaks with Dr. Julia Guimond, an assistant scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, about her research on coastal groundwater dynamics and the impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems. They discuss Julia's journey into climate science, the importance of salt marshes, the challenges of saltwater intrusion, and the differences between Arctic and subarctic ecosystems. Julia emphasizes the need for effective communication of scientific findings to influence policy and the importance of protecting existing ecosystems.