Ecological Significance With direct influence from the Ocean, slough morphology can change significantly making it difficult for native species to persist. This can be seen in: · Increased transport of agricultural runoff, such as DDT-laden sediment, introduced by increased tidal scour. · The erosion of marshes and eelgrass beds. · The loss of benthic organisms as the channels deepen more than organisms can persist.
Ecological Significance With direct influence from the Ocean, slough morphology can change significantly making it difficult for native species to persist. This can be seen in: Increased transport of agricultural runoff, such as DDT-laden sediment, introduced by increased tidal scour. (dead link) The erosion of marshes and eelgrass beds. The loss of benthic organisms as the channels deepen more than organisms can persist.
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