Threatened Habitats
Threatened Habitats
Threatened Habitats of Salem Sound
With the mission to protect and improve the environmental quality of Salem Sound and its watershed, Salem Sound Coastwatch focuses on threatened habitats. We promote awareness and understanding of these resources and the public’s role in helping to restore and protect them.
Eelgrass
Zostera marina is one of the most valuable marine habitats found in the Northeast. We are fortunate to have large eelgrass meadows right in our front yard, off the Beverly and Manchester coast. More on how you can help protect it!
Marshes
Protecting the remaining salt marshes of Salem Sound is critical for its ecological health. The remaining 65 acres are predominately small or fringe salt marshes in close proximity to roads and homes of Salem Sound communities.
Rivers
Four rivers and many brooks bring fresh water to Salem Sound. The North River is the largest source of fresh water to the Sound, at nearly 11.5 square miles, collecting water from Peabody and Salem.
