What is a coast and its importance - Iczmpwb.org
What is a coast and its importance - Iczmpwb.org
What is a coast and its importance - Iczmpwb.org
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Zones which influence the <strong>coast</strong>al <strong>and</strong> marine gamut<br />
Inl<strong>and</strong> areas: Affects the ocean<br />
mainly via rivers <strong>and</strong> streams<br />
Coastal l<strong>and</strong>s: Wetl<strong>and</strong>s, marshes,<br />
<strong>and</strong> place where human activity<br />
<strong>is</strong> concentrated <strong>and</strong> directly<br />
affects adjacent waters<br />
Coastal waters: Generally estuaries,<br />
lagoons, backwaters, shallow<br />
waters etc. where the effects of<br />
l<strong>and</strong> based activities are<br />
dominant.<br />
Offshore waters: Mainly to the edge<br />
of national jur<strong>is</strong>diction i.e. 200<br />
nautical miles<br />
High Seas: Sea beyond the<br />
offshore waters<br />
Offshore waters of Chennai
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