Grannis Island
Learn about the salt marsh surrounding Grannis Island. Dominated by dense stands of salt-tolerant plants, this area is the most productive ecosystem in the world. Acting like a nursery for many salt water organisms, the salt marsh also serves as a buffer for storm surges and a filter for pollution. You will also learn about a new danger for the environmental health of the salt marsh, sudden vegetation dieback.
Categories: Education
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