Salt marshes near Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts

Aerial of salt marshes shows linear ditch remnants from agriculture and mosquito control. These remnants radiate out from the curving lines of natural water flows.

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Image

Aerial of salt marshes near Salisbury Beach, Massachusetts, shows linear ditch remnants from agriculture and mosquito control. The area outlined in blue shows a clear example of ditch remnants, but the linear markings can be seen throughout the image, illustrating the scale of marsh alterations.

Ecosystem

Coastal

Subject tags

Aerial photography

Agriculture

Coastal restoration

Ecological restoration

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