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What factors drive a coastal ecosystem? Marine biology or environmental studies classes find out by viewing this presentation. They meet the fauna and flora of salt marshes and mangroves. They are familiarized with threats to these fragile ecological communities. Neatly formatted text slides are interspersed with large photographs that help bring information to life.

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marine life, salt marsh

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coastal ecology, marine biology, salt marsh, coastal ecosystem, mangrove, swamp, science
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7th - 12th
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Science
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Presentations
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For Teacher Use
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