Salt Marshes

To find salt marshes, look on the back side of a barrier island on the US East Coast north of Central Florida. The green swampy grass between the barrier island and mainland makes up the salt marsh.

Marsh behind the barrier island

Marsh Hay (Spartina patens) found in the middle of the marsh.

Cord Grass (Spartina alterniflora) usually found along the waters edge.

Marsh Hay (left) and Cord Grass (right)

Salt marshes south of Jacksonville, FL

Marsh near St Augustine, FL