Salt Marsh Ecosystem Knowledge Assessment

Nikki Vernuccio introduces the salt marsh habitat at Caddis Island County Park, highlighting its importance and unique characteristics. The video explores the flora and fauna, seasonal changes, and human interactions with the marsh. It also covers the exploration of the marsh, including the discovery of various critters and the role of fishing and conservation efforts. The video concludes with acknowledgments and encourages viewers to explore the marsh themselves.

What is the salt marsh compared to in terms of productivity?

• Mountains

• Rainforests

• Deserts

• Savannas

What type of water is found in the salt marsh?

• Brackish water

• Saltwater

• Distilled water

• Freshwater

What is detritus in the context of the salt marsh?

• Salt crystals

• Freshwater fish

• Dead and decaying plant and animal material

• Living plants

Which animal is identified by its hand-like prints in the salt marsh?

• Beaver

• Raccoon

• Otter

• Fox

What is the purpose of mosquito ditches in the salt marsh?

• To irrigate nearby fields

• To provide habitat for fish

• To drain excess water

• To manage mosquito populations

What type of shrimp is found in the salt marsh?

• Prawn

• Grass shrimp

• Tiger shrimp

• Lobster

What is a rib mussel?

• A bivalve shellfish

• A type of fish

• A seaweed

• A type of crab

What is another name for killifish?

• Guppies

• Mudskippers

• Silverfish

• Mummy chugs

What role do killifish play in the salt marsh ecosystem?

• They clean the water

• They build nests for birds

• They provide shade for other fish

• They eat mosquito eggs and larvae

Which bird benefits from the fish in the salt marsh?

• Penguin

• Sparrow

• Osprey

• Eagle