Tidal marsh mainland at low. Some mechanisms of barrier island formation are offshore bar theory, spit accretion theory, and climate change. The presence of saline resistant plants does not prevent or materially impact erosion rates of tidal marsh islands, being subordinate to soil type. Tidal marsh A tidal marsh (also known as a "tidal wetland") is a marsh found along rivers, coasts and estuaries which floods and drains by the tidal movement of the adjacent estuary, sea or ocean. Tidal marshes experience many overlapping persistent cycles, including diurnal and semi-diurnal tides, day-night temperature fluctuations, spring-neap tides, seasonal vegetation growth and decay, upland
The Raksha Country and the Sea Market The Raksha Country and the Sea Market "The Raksha Country and the Sea Market" () is a short story by Pu Songling first published in "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio". Told in two parts, the story follows the adventures of scholar-merchant Ma Ji, and is one of the first "Strange Tales" entries to be translated into English. Some critics have argued that "The Raksha Country" serves as social commentary relating to various topics including hypocrisy, conventional standards of beauty, and nationalism. The story was likely inspired by both ancient Hindu mythology and early Chinese literature; it has been adapted