Review:
Salt Marshes
overall review score: 4.3
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Salt marshes are coastal wetlands that are flooded and drained by salt water brought in from the tides. They are highly productive ecosystems that provide important habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals.
Key Features
- Tidal influence
- High levels of salt
- Unique plant species
Pros
- Provide habitat for many species of birds, fish, and invertebrates
- Act as natural buffers against storm surges and erosion
- Help purify water by filtering out pollutants
Cons
- Vulnerable to sea level rise and climate change
- Can be degraded by human activities such as development and pollution