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htmlText_852FD3B5_8E84_8BB6_41A5_32D0D3010AF1.html = Human-created waste like plastic, fishing line, cans, glass, and more may wash up on shore or may be disposed of directly in coastal wetlands. This may be mistaken as food or lead to entanglement for some animals.
Stormwater originates from any kind of precipitation and may be absorbed by the soil to become groundwater, collect in bodies of water, or evaporate. Stormwater becomes surface runoff in human-dominated landscapes with impervious surfaces. This water will pick up pollutants and sometimes flow into natural bodies of water like our coastal wetlands through this mechanism.
This species can be the dominant plant in intertidal areas and are distinguished by their flat, slender blades. They have extensive root systems and salt glands to survive in waterlogged and high-saline soils. They are a food source for deer and birds and habitat for marsh periwinkles. Dead plant material, or wrack, is a food source for detritivores who are at the bottom of the salt marsh food chain. Wrack also supports dune formation and is a means of transport for animals.
This species has a dark brown body with eyes found on corners of a square back. They are often found in intertidal zones but also more inland.
This species has a purple carapace with a dot in the center and white claws. Males have an oversized claw. They are deposit feeders, where they ingest and sort sediment for organic particles which aids in the recycling of nutrients in the soil. Their burrows in the sand offer protection from predators and high tides.
This species has short to medium height stalks with round, fleshy, segmented branches that resemble pickles! It is also a halophyte (a species tolerant of saltwater) that grows bright green in the spring and turns red or purple in autumn.
This species is a large predatory bird that builds nests near water and plunges feet-first into the water for fish. Adult wingspans may reach five feet with the females being larger than males.
This species is a large, white bird with a long S-curved neck, yellow beak and black feet. It can be found wading in shallow waters hunting fish, insects, and frogs by striking prey with their beak.
This species is found in the high marsh and is characterized by its sharp, grey/green, and needle-like leaves with a rounded stalk. It provides shoreline protection and habitat for birds and small mammals.
This species is native to the Southern United States and can grow up to 65 feet tall. They are found near salt marshes and in maritime forests. They are also the official state tree of Florida and South Carolina.
This species is usually found in clusters. As a keystone species, they improve water quality through filter feeding and providing habitat. In addition, they strengthen shorelines and offer protection from storms.
This species is usually found on living or dead Spartina. They feed on algae or detritus (dead organic matter).
This species lives in shallow coastal waters with sandy and muddy bottoms. They are not true crabs and more closely related to spiders, ticks, and scorpions. Their predators include sea turtles and sharks, and their eggs are a food source for shorebirds migrating north.
Chemical Survey
Let's check the water quality:
• Water temperature (Fahrenheit)
• Dissolved oxygen (DO mg/L)
• Salinity (SAL ppt)
• pH
• Air temperature: 53 degrees Fahrenheit