Tropical salt pond ecosystem
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title:
Tropical salt pond ecosystem
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Salt ponds are a natural feature of both temperate and tropical coastlines. These ponds form a vital buffer zone between terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Contaminants such as sediment, nitrates and phosphates are filtered out by salt ponds before they can reach the ocean. The depth, salinity and overall chemistry of these dynamic salt ponds fluctuate depending on temperature, rainfall, and anthropogenic influences such as nutrient runoff. The flora and fauna of tropical salt ponds differ marke
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Buffer zone between terrestrial and marine ecosystems
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_salt_pond_ecosystem
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2023-04-21T15:02:09Z
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