Coastal Zone: Keyhaven Marshes Flashcards

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Wildlife?

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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

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Conservation?

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Sea horses protected my law ( no anchors )
Boardwalks to stop erosion
Info signs for tourist
Banned smoking
Sustainable
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Problems?

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In 2008 fire from cigarette cause 6 acres of damage

Tourists walking treads down grass and erodes land

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