A Guide to the Coastal Zone of Atlantic Canada

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

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• About By The Sea
  
  
• Module 1 - Introductory Module
• Module 2 - To The Horizon - The Nearshore
• Module 3 - Estuaries
• Module 4 - Salt Marshes
• Module 5 - Tidal Mudflats
• Module 6 - Sandy Beaches and Dunes
• Module 7 - Rocky Shores
• Module 8 - Coastal Islands and Cliffs
• Module 9 - Cobble Beaches
• Module 10 - Coastal Bogs
• Module 11 - Freshwater Barrier Ponds
• Module 12 - Fjords
• Module 13 - Activities
  
  
• Glossary
• References
• Species Lists