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| − | A '''marine system''' is the open [[ocean]] overlying the continental shelf and its associated high energy coastline. [[Marine]] habitats are exposed to the waves and currents of the open ocean and the water regimes are determined primarily by the ebb and flow of oceanic tides. | + | {{stub}} |
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| + | A '''marine system''' is - according to the [[USDA]] terminology - ''"the open [[ocean]] overlying the continental shelf and its associated high energy coastline. [[Marine]] habitats are exposed to the waves and currents of the open ocean and the water regimes are determined primarily by the ebb and flow of oceanic tides."<ref>[http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/NRI/1997/summary_report/glossary.html List of USDA terminology]</ref>'' | ||
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Revision as of 23:28, December 26, 2008
A marine system is - according to the USDA terminology - "the open ocean overlying the continental shelf and its associated high energy coastline. Marine habitats are exposed to the waves and currents of the open ocean and the water regimes are determined primarily by the ebb and flow of oceanic tides."[1]
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