| Plants such as this Sea Lavender need to be able to withstand flooding and salt
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A primary succession?
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Tidal creeks can leave boats high and dry
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Sea defences near Wells. Notice creeks on the right
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This creek at Stiffkey meanders like a river
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| Blakeney Point in the distance provides the shelter that allows salt marshes to develop
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This low-tide shot shows that water is never far away
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The first stages whereby sand becomes soil can be seen here on the right
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A close up!
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A great variety of plant and animal life is supported by these salt marshes.
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