Glossary

Intertidal Flats

Intertidal flats are shallow areas of bays and harbors that lay between the spring high- and low-tide marks.

These flats contain no rooted vegetation. The sediments may be muddy to sandy and support important species, such as juvenile flounder, clams, and crabs.

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Intertidal Flats