Salt marsh
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Grass, Marsh |
| Scientific name | Spartina |
| Taxonomic group | Poaceae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Ecosystems | Wetlands, aquatic; Grasslands, savannas |
| Grasslands and savannas | Marsh |
| Wetlands and aquatic | Marshes, Swamps |
| Nutrient cycles | Nitrogen |
| Conservation | Nature preserves |
| Lessons | Ecosystem Sampler; Aquatic systems |
| Keywords | Gramineae |
| Location | Martha's Vineyard,Massachusetts,USA,North America |
Salt marsh, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Salt marshes are highly productive ecosystems that provide valuable ecosystem services. They help buffer inland ecosystems from the force of waves while acting as a nursery for the young of many commercially valuable fish and shellfish species. This marsh is protected by the Massachusetts Audubon Society.
