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ARCHIVED - A Guide to the Coastal Zone of Atlantic Canada
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By the Sea modules can help you prepare your visit to explore Atlantic Canada's diverse coastal habitats. Discover how these 11 ecosystems were formed, their inhabitants and their relationships with one another. Unravel the mysteries of these places while participating in action-oriented activities.
Table of Contents
- About By The Sea - PDF Format (191 kb)
- Module 1 - Introductory Module - PDF Format (1,122 kb)
- Module 2 - To The Horizon - The Nearshore - PDF Format (1,760 kb)
- Module 3 - Estuaries - PDF Format (829 kb)
- Module 4 - Salt Marshes - PDF Format (424 kb)
- Module 5 - Tidal Mudflats - PDF Format (520 kb)
- Module 6 - Sandy Beaches and Dunes - PDF Format (718 kb)
- Module 7 - Rocky Shores - PDF Format (668 kb)
- Module 8 - Coastal Islands and Cliffs - PDF Format (639 kb)
- Module 9 - Cobble Beaches - PDF Format (711 kb)
- Module 10 - Coastal Bogs - PDF Format (388 kb)
- Module 11 - Freshwater Barrier Ponds - PDF Format (793 kb)
- Module 12 - Fjords - PDF Format (843 kb)
- Module 13 - Activities - PDF Format (15 kb)
- Glossary - PDF Format (60 kb)
- References - PDF Format (40 kb)
- Species Lists - PDF Format (54 kb)
