Salt Marshes: Wetlands Shaped by the Tides

Salt marshes are some of the most fascinating yet overlooked coastal landscapes. Stretching between land and sea, these wetlands are alive with movement, from shifting tides and rustling grasses to the calls of wading birds.

For travelers wandering boardwalk trails or paddling through tidal creeks, salt marshes offer a different way to experience the coast. These ecosystems shelter wildlife, protect shorelines, filter water, and store large amounts of carbon in their soils.

Read on to discover what defines a salt marsh, the plants and animals that shape its food web, the climate benefits they provide, and how restoration is helping to protect these important coastal wetlands.