Salt marshes are one of the most important habitats along many coasts because they help slow floodwater, support birds and marine life, and improve how…
Kelp forests are among the most important underwater habitats along many rocky coasts because they create shelter, food, and structure for a wide range of…
Seagrass meadows are underwater flowering plants that grow in shallow coastal areas where sunlight can reach the seabed. They may look quiet and simple from…
Forest edges are the transition zones where wooded areas meet open land, roads, fields, streams, or neighborhoods. These areas may seem less important than the…
Mangrove forests are incredibly valuable coastal areas; they are home to lots of sea creatures, safeguard the land along the coast, and generally help keep…