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Day at the Sea.

Green grass on a background of dry sand. Natural natural background.

Growth of various grasses on a beach near Matarangi, on the Coromandel Peninsula, North Isladnd New Zealand.

Coastal sand dunes are dynamic but fragile buffer zones of sand and vegetation that form where the following three characteristics can be found: large quantities of sand persistent wind capable of moving the sand suitable locations for sand to accumulate The process of dune formation begins with a steady on-shore wind capable of moving sand. The wind moves the sand into piles. Eventually the sand pile becomes so steep that the leeward side of the sand pile collapses under its own weight and spills down at an angle that serves to stabilize the dune. Over time, the dune migrates in the direction of the wind, as the wind moves sand up the dune's slope and over the edge. Sand dunes often form around obstructions such as rocks, drift wood, decaying plant matter, and detritus that is washed up during high-tide. This decaying plant matter forms a perfect substrate for plants to set root. Plants the first set root in sand dunes are referred to as pioneer plants and are often grasses that have special adaptations for the harsh environment of the dune (high salt tolerance, waxy leaves that retain water, rolled leaves to reduce surface area and exposure to evaporation). These pioneer plants stabilize the dune. Their roots bind the sand and their leaves decrease wind speed and reduce erosion. After pioneer plants stabilize the dune, it becomes more habitable for other plants to move in. A progression of vegetation types set hold onto the dune, each changing the substrate's characteristics and structure, gradually making the dune suitable for the next vegetation type. Sand dunes, though dynamic, are fragile habitats. The mat of vegetation covering a dune is vital to reducing dune erosion and if this vegetation is disturbed or uprooted, the dune is destroyed.

Ipomoea pes-caprae, also known as bayhops, bay-hops, beach morning glory or goat's foot, is a common pantropical creeping vine. It grows on the upper parts of beaches and endures salted air.

Dunes on the beach, and ice plant succulents - the iconic piece of California coastal landscape, nature background

Seagull ocean banner with space for your copy. EPS 10 file. Transparency effects used on highlight elements.

Tall green grass on sand dunes on a remote Scottish Highland beach

Model of a sailboat and a pile of stones in the sand dunes. Symbol for a boat journey.

Tall dunes with dune grass and a wide beach below. Photographed at sunset on the island of Texel in The Netherlands.

Landscape of protected dunes in Beauduc beach. Salin de Giraud, Parc naturel regional de Camargue, Arles, Bouches du Rhone, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur, France.

View from dune top over sunset in North Sea from the island of Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands

Baltic sea dunes over blue coastline background in Northern Germany

Sunset in dune landscape. Hires jpeg included. Similar illustrations see my portfolio.

Dune grass on the beach

River flowing through Sahara desert. Vector cartoon illustration of sandy dunes landscape, stones on bank, green cacti plants growing near water, sunlight flaring in air, blue sky with white clouds

Sunset i warm colors. Hires jpeg included. Similar illustrations see my portfolio.

The wind turbine in the desert, clean energy and renewable energy, the concept, to reduce carbon release to the atmosphere net zero 2050 - 3d rendering.

Comments:

mkohl said:

Good work. Will use it in a blog article and for a statement and a warning to the readers to distinguish the reports about the political desaster in Syria and Egypt. Thx a lot.

2013-08-27 15:00

Cecilia Klinkenbergh said:

Yes, there is plenty of life in the desert! Great pick! Thanks.

2013-04-14 10:43

Sally Scott said:

Thanks for sharing this great photo!

2012-06-06 15:00

Sally Scott said:

Thank you!

2012-06-06 14:59

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