title: Salt marshes.
abstract: Salt marshes are unique ecosystems that are brimming with diversity, and provide crucial shelter to coastal communities.
authors.affiliation: Division of Marine Sciences and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Beaufort, North Carolina, USA. Electronic address: brian.silliman@duke.edu.
authors.forename: Brian R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Silliman
mesh_terms: D044822:Biodiversity; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D017753:Ecosystem; D005843:Geography; D006358:Hot Temperature; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D014872:Water Movements; D053833:Wetlands
chemical_list: D012965:Sodium Chloride