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Page 4: The plants and animals in the salt marsh all have there own ways of being and probably won't be found in all waters because they have adapted to the salt

Salt marshes may be formed behind a spit. The zone behind a spit becomes a sheltered area. Water movement slows down and so more material is deposited. Deposition may form a salt marsh.

Physical Factors

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The Great Marsh, New England• Massachusetts, the North

Shore's Great Marsh is the largest continuous stretch of Salt Marsh in New England, extending from Cape Ann to New Hampshire. The Great Marsh includes over 20,000 acres of marsh, barrier beach, tidal river, estuary, mudflat, and upland islands

• High bacterial counts from poorly functioning septic systems.• Pet waste and livestock- and horse-pasture manure piles

contaminate waterways and shellfish beds. • Invasive wetland plants are widespread• Erosion of salt marsh banks due to speed boats and jet skies

Threats

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Sand Dunes Biodiversity The dunes are a home for many different species of:

reptiles, amphibians, bees/wasps, Moths and plants.

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Photographs

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It acts as a natural barrier against storms and destructive waves. Protecting houses and cottages that may be inland.

Home for many plants and animals , that attract tourist bringing greater income to the community.

Without them the beaches would erode much quicker.

Sand Dunes Value To People

Diagram

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• Sefton Coast, MerseysideThis dynamic dune system around Liverpool Bay is the largest in England, supporting species like the natter jack toad and sand lizards.

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