Coastal Zone: Keyhaven Marshes Flashcards
1
Q
Wildlife?
A
Reptiles: adders and grass snakes (thick scaley skin to stop water loss and protect them)
Birds: grebes, shelducks (grebes dive into Water to get food)
Plants: marram grass has deep roots and folded leaves to collect water
2
Q
Conservation?
A
Sea horses protected my law ( no anchors ) Boardwalks to stop erosion Info signs for tourist Banned smoking Sustainable
3
Q
Problems?
A
In 2008 fire from cigarette cause 6 acres of damage
Tourists walking treads down grass and erodes land