These communities describe large populations of vascular and non-vascular submerged and emergent aquatic plants, found within the littoral zone. These communities provide habitat for smaller organisms as well as important food sources for marine organisms such as benthic organisms and fish. They are commonly found on unconsolidated substrates but can be found on consolidated substrates and act as stabilizers and reduces the wave-energy on the bottom and promotes settling of suspended particles. When found on unconsolidated substrates these communities are typically seen as extensive stands with one or more species present and open bare bottom areas. The natural vegetation of this community includes seagrass and algal beds and floating water emergent species.
This state describes the impact from anthropogenic sources which can change the vegetative structure of a community while maintaining the natural river boundaries.
This is an anthropogenic process of dredging. This is the removal of material from the bottom of the submerged system for the creation of channels for large boats and other marine vessels to pass through.
This restoration includes the removal of altered habitat and filled and replanted with the native species to that habitat.
Model keys
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