Glossary:Tidal marsh

tidal marsh

An extensive, nearly level marsh bordering a coast (as in a shallow lagoon, sheltered bay, or estuary) and regularly inundated by high tides; formed mostly of unconsolidated sediments (e.g. clays, silts, and/or sands and organic materials), and the resistant root mat of salt tolerant plants, a marshy tidal flat.

Word Class: noun

Pronunciation: tid·al ( /ˈtīdl/ ) marsh ( /märSH/ )

Example: This tidal marsh system of the Indian River Lagoon along Florida's Atlantic Coast supports approximately 10% of the salt marshes in Florida.