The lagoon area plays an extremely important role in the coastal ecosystem.These nearshore waters are not only places for many living things to live in, but also important areas for groundwater to communicate with ocean water.As the tide changes, the characteristics and environment of the lagoon area also change, thus profoundly affecting the surrounding ecosystem.
The lagoon area is home to many aquatic organisms, and its unique ecological environment makes it a hot spot for biodiversity.
Lago refers to a transitional area located on the lake or near the ocean. This area is divided into several different levels, including the hyperlago, lagoon and sublagoon areas.These three areas have ecological characteristics and are closely related to tides.
The hyperlago area is located above the spring tide line. Although it is not often soaked in water, it will be affected by the spraying of ocean waves.The organisms here often need to adapt to special living environments, such as facing the test of dryness and sunshine.In this area, we can find some salt-tolerant algae as well as invertebrates who successfully adapt to this negative environment, which makes the hyperlago region a unique ecosystem.
The lagoon area, also known as the intertidal zone, has high productivity.The creatures here need to face the fluctuations of the tide and the continuous changes in the environment.From the super lagoon area, the creatures here include shellfish, seaweed and various fish.The process of tide "baptism" provides a rich food chain for organisms here, making the lagoon area an important breeding and growth area.
The diversity of the lagoon not only enriches the local ecological environment, but also shaped unique human cultural and economic activities.
The sub-lago area is located below the lagoon area, where the water depth is suitable for many organisms that require photosynthesis.Since the sublago region is often covered by sea water, this provides a stable environment for organisms, where water temperature, light and water pressure vary less than other areas.Therefore, the sublago region has become the main habitat for many fish, corals and other marine life.
The lagoon area is affected by tides, which directly changes the shape and structure of the shoreline.Tidal motion is of great significance in the evolution of the coastline. Continuous water flow and beach erosion form dunes and dams, affecting the growth of plants.The organisms are very sensitive to these changes, so the structure of the shoreline also affects the organism's habitat and food chain.
The powerful power of tides shapes our coastline and continues to affect the survival and reproduction of organisms.
In today's world, the impact of human activities on the lagoon area cannot be ignored.The accelerated urbanization process has caused disruption to the ecosystems in many lagoon areas.Industrial emissions increase the eutrophication of water bodies, and the invasion of alien species destroys the local ecological balance.Facing these challenges, it has become extremely important to protect the biodiversity and ecological integrity of the lagoon area.
In order to protect the lagoon ecosystem, the management of the lagoon should be further integrated into a more comprehensive water ecosystem function.This is not only a scientific need, but also a crucial impact on the future survival of mankind.
As climate change becomes increasingly serious, we must think deeply about how to protect the ecology while meeting human needs, and then maintain the ecological balance between the coastline and the lagoon area?