Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard
CMECS
Substrate
Geologic Substrate
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Silty Sand
Substrate Subgroup: Geologic Substrate surface layer shows no trace of Gravel and contains 50% to < 90% Sand; the remaining Silt-Clay mix is 67% or more Silt.
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