- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Tidal Marsh
- Creator:
- Ralph Daniel
- Date of Original:
- 2014-04-08
- Subject:
- Marshes--Georgia
Salt marshes--Georgia
Grasses--Georgia - Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- color photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- Tidal marshes originated around 18,000 years ago, when water from melting glaciers created lagoons behind barrier islands. Clay and sand deposits eventually accumulated in the lagoons and began to support populations of the dominant marsh plant that provides both food and protection to a variety of fauna. The marshes are especially important as nursery grounds for several species of marine life.
Photograph of a tidal marsh in Georgia. The water pools in a field of grasses. Tidal marshes originated around 18,000 years ago, when water from melting glaciers created lagoons behind barrier islands. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/geography-environment/tidal-marshes/m-10267/
- Rights Holder:
- Courtesy of Georgia Department of Economic Development. Please do not use any images without permission
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- Please contact holding institution for information regarding use and copyright status.
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/geography-environment/tidal-marshes
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia
Photograph by Ralph Daniel - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
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