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BEACH ECOLOGY. Accretion-building up of land by physical forces. Barrier island-long, narrow island lying parallel to the mainland and separated from it by bay, lagoon, or marsh (Jekyll is a barrier island).Bivalve-Mollusks having two shells (like clams, oysters, and mussels).Continental Shelf-remaining submerged portion of the coastal plain.arrier island-long, narrow island lying parallel to the mainland and separated from it by bay, lagoon, or marsh (Jekyll is a barrier island). Bivalve-Mollusks having two shells (like clams, oysters, and mussels). Continental Shelf-remaining submerged portion of the coastal plain.
Why are wetlands important? Wetlands are important features in the landscape that provide numerous beneficial services for people and for fish and wildlife. Some of these services, or functions, include protecting and improving water quality, providing fish and wildlife habitats, storing floodwaters and maintaining surface water flow during dry periods. These valuable functions are the result of the unique natural characteristics of wetlands.