Barrier islands are vacation spots and amazing ecosystems. Learn about barrier island habitats, fighting erosion of barrier islands and development's effects on barrier islands.
Barrier islands are called “barrier islands” because they create a barrier between the mainland and the ocean. Theyshelter and protect the mainland from the powerful forces of wind, waves, tides, currents and the ravages of storms and hurricanes. They shelter the estuaries that form behind the...
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The islands form from debris such as coral sand, shells and hard algae piling up against the tops and edges of the reefs. Both the reefs and the cays benefit from this arrangement. Barrier reefs enable inner sea grass beds and mangroves to thrive by buffering them from rough seas. In ...
Barrier islands constantly change as longshore currents keep picking up, moving and redepositing sand. Rip currents are another type of coastal current that form where underwater land formations prevent waves from flowing straight back out to sea. You've probably seen signs posted at the beach, ...
The Great Barrier Reef took thousands of years to form, but in just a few short decades us humans have made remarkable progress in killing it. Fortunately, it's not dead yet. Let’s examine the dangers facing the Great Barrier Reef and what can be done to save it. ...
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