Georgia

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Georgias Barrier Islands Reefs

• How do the habitats of Georgia impact the
  organisms that live there?

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Where are the Barrier Islands and Reefs of
Georgia?

• This region borders the Atlantic Ocean.
• The coastline is over 100 miles long.
• Along Georgias coast are barrier islands.
• Grays Reef is the largest near-shore live bottom
  reef.

Barrier Islands Reefs
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Characteristics of Georgias Barrier Islands and
Reefs

• There are eight groups of islands.
• Most islands are not developed.
• The islands protect the salt water marshes.

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Characteristics of GeorgiasBarrier Islands and
Reefs

• Maritime forests have live oak trees. Moss and
  ferns also grow these forests. Its home to many
  other plants and animals.

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Characteristics of GeorgiasBarrier Islands and
Reefs

• This habitat includes salt water marshes, which
  lie at the edge of the ocean and is home to many
  animals.

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Characteristics of GeorgiasBarrier Islands and
Reefs

• The sand dunes at the beach are covered with
  plants that can tolerate salt and grow in the
  sand.

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Characteristics of GeorgiasBarrier Islands and
Reefs

• On the sandy beaches you can find many birds,
  such as gulls searching for food. Many sea
  turtles come to the beach to lay their eggs.

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Characteristics of GeorgiasBarrier Islands and
Reefs

• Offshore, there are many ocean plants and
  animals. Reefs can be found in the waters
  offshore.

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Characteristics of GeorgiasBarrier Islands and
Reefs

• Reefs are homes to many soft corals, sponges and
  fish off the coast of Georgia. Grays Reef is the
  largest one in the area.

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Mammals of GeorgiasBarrier Islands and Reefs
Right Whale
Manatee
Bottlenose Dolphins
Round-Tailed Muskrat
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Fish of GeorgiasBarrier Islands and Reefs
Bay Anchovy
Atlantic Menhaden
Ladyfish
Sea Trout
Atlantic Stingray
Black Drum
Sheepshead
Tarpon
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Birds of GeorgiasBarrier Islands and Reefs
Fish Crow
Piping Plover
Osprey
Laughing Gull
Black Skimmer
Painted Bunting
American Oyster Catcher
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Reptiles of GeorgiasBarrier Islands and Reefs
Leather Back Sea Turtle
Island Glass Lizard
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Rainbow Snake
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Trees of GeorgiasBarrier Islands and Reefs
Laurel Oak
Palmetto Palm
Live Oak
Yaupon Holly
Southern Red Oak
Loblolly Bay
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Shrubs of GeorgiasBarrier Islands and Reefs
Summersweet Clethra
Small Anise
Dwarf Palmetto
Gallberry
Honeycup
Groundsel Bush
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Other Common Plants of Georgias Barrier Islands
and Reefs
Sea Oats
Morning Glories
Cord Grass
Pennywort