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Ecosystem
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Definition: A beach is a landform along the shoreline of an ocean consisting of rocks in sand/ pebble form. They come from biotic and abiotic forms, such as mollusk shells or sedimentary rocks Characterization: The climate is usually foggy due to the cold water evaporating and moving towards land. The geography is characterized by four forms: 1) ____________bars, which help protect beaches from erosion 2) ____________, which rises from the water toward the crest of the 3) _________which is where 4) _________form
Functions:
1) recipient for ____________________ for large subsidies from kelp forests 2) _________ of seawater and groundwater and-3) sources of ______________________ to the coastal ocean and nearshore primary producers.
Debbie Downer
Threats to Our Beaches
References
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"Beyond beach width - integrating ecological zones and function of sandy beach ecosystems." 2012 LTER ASM. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Jan. 2014. <http://asm2012.lternet.edu/content/beyond-beachwidth-integrating-ecological-zones-and-function-sandy-beachecosystems>. "Habitats: Beaches - Characteristics."Oceanography. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Jan. 2014. <http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/ocean/hab http://www.whitehallboro.org/news/newsThings/ stormwaterWaterSheds/CoastPollutionBeachPollutionTheFacts.pdf
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MAIN THREAT: HUMANS Excessive foot traffic can lead to erosion and destruction of vegetation. Marine debris, or trash, can come from beachgoers, improper disposal of items on land, and stormwater runoff. Sewage overflows can release pathogens or disease causing microorganisms. Pathogens can cause a wide range of health problemsfrom sore throats to meningitis. Coastal Cleanups, where people gather at beaches to collect trash thus reducing its impact on marine life.
Unit4: Oceans