Saltmarshes Flashcards
1
Q
Why are they important?
A
They are habitat for wading birds and plants
Nursery for fish
Protection
Absorb rain water decreasing flood risk
2
Q
What are threats?
A
Sea level rise Pollution People trampling on them aka tourism Land reclamation 'Waste of space' idea Sea defences
3
Q
Key haven marshes
A
Where? I'm south Hampshire How? Forming behind spit Threats? Groynes in west starve slit Pollution and tourism Storm of 1989 pushing shingle on top to expose 80m to sea Management? Shoreline management plan to stabilise spit Salt marsh been classed as a SSSI C
4
Q
What are they?
A
Coastal wetlands drained and filled by salt water from tides which occur in low energy coasts with high latitudes
