of the marsh thrives on the animal life. The dense strands of grasses provide an ideal

nesting site and foraging area for water birds. The tidal creeks within the salt marsh is

also excellent habitats for baby fish and invertebrates. It gives them shelter from predators

and there is a abundant food supply.

2) The salt marsh is so important because it acts a protective buffer for nearby bays and

estuaries. Marshes filter excess nutrients and contaminants from water that flows on land.

The salt marsh is a unique community of plants and invertebrates that are specially adapted

to being inundated with salt water with every high tide.

3) Smooth Dogfish- it is the most abundant shark on the Atlantic coast. It is also known

as the “sand shark” and it can grow up to five feet. Their teeth are not sharp and are flat.

They have the ability to change color to match the sea floor.

Clearnose Skate- this skate is com

spines at the base of its tail. They have clear panels on either side of its snout. The skates

and also the reef can be saved when people are educated, so when tourists see the reef the

4) Long Island was formed two million years ago during the Pleistoncence ice age, a

and recreational activity. The reef can bring financial aid to the regions around the reef

e) Some of the threats to the reef are dynamic fishing, bottom trawling and fishing

Some topics in this essay:
Sea Robin-, Marsh/ Bridge, Smooth Dogfish-, Clearnose Skate-, Horseshoe Crab-, salt marsh, sea floor,