thecoastalzonesystemisanintegratedcomplexofmarine（t h e c o a s t a l z o n e t e m s y s i s a n integratedcomplexofmarine）.docVIP

COASTAL ECOSYSTEM The coastal ecosystem fringing the coastal lines is a transitional zone between terrestrial and marine ecosystems. The coastal ecosystem is an important part of global systems and one of the most productive natural ecosystems on the Earth. The coastal zone system is an integrated complex of marine, coast and land sub-systems. Marine sub-system The marine sub-system is the band of ocean (water and submerged land) adjacent to the land in which terrestrial processes and land use affect marine processes and use. Characteristics of the marine s