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Saltwater marshes are found in very specific locations in mid to high latitudes with areas of protected ocean coast lines. Freshwater marshes are found in a wide variety of locations where freshwater accumulates.

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Yes, freshwater marshes are located inland and are influenced by freshwater sources, such as rivers and streams, while saltwater marshes are found along Coastlines and are influenced by saltwater from the ocean. As a result, the plant and animal species present in each type of marsh are adapted to the specific salinity levels of their environment.

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A salt marsh is an environment in the upper coastal intertidal zone between land and salt water or brackish water, it is dominated by dense stands of halophytic (salt-tolerant) plants such as herbs, grasses, or low shrubs.[1][2] These plants are terrestrial in origin and are essential to the stability of the salt marsh in trapping and binding sediments. Salt marshes play a large role in the aquatic food web and the exporting of nutrients to coastal waters. They also provide support to terrestrial animals such as migrating birds as well as providingcoastal protection.[2]

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saltwater marshes can change daily and fresh water marshes do not

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