Barriers Islands vs Sea Islands
If you have joined us on a tour you know the goal destination is Capers Island. Capers is a barrier island. Barrier Islands are made up of three distinct habitats; salt marsh, maritime forest, and beach! Maritime forest is a fancy name for forest near the sea (Mar=water like marina or marine). Barrier islands can lessen the impact of storms due to their sand dunes and grasses that are able to absorb storm or wave energy. They are also dynamic because they are constantly gaining or loosing sand deposits by wind and water (island erosion!).