The extensive wetland areas consist of marine swamp clays dissected by sand and shell ridges. It contains bare mudflats, several creeks, mangroves and ridge forests, grass-swamps, open swamps, and open lagoons. Virtually the entire area is subject to a degree of saltwater influence.
Rainfall is extremely variable throughout the year.
Large areas of swamp dry out completely during the long dry season. The area is subject to a warm, moist tropical climate which reflects the interaction of temperature, rainfall and winds. Information not available. Information not available. March 4, 1989.