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Description:South Carolina’s beaches and barrier islands produce a wide variety of benefits, contributing to the culture, lifestyle, and well-being of its residents. South Carolina boasts an impressive 35 barrier islands (second only to Florida in number). These barrier islands include beaches and associated habitats such as wetlands, sand dunes, and maritime forests (Figure 1). South Carolina’s beaches and barrier islands provide its residents and visitors with jobs, recreational opportunities, coastal protection, critical habitat for bird and turtle species, and aesthetic beauty, among other environmental goods and services.
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Sea Grant Document Number:SCSGC-T-21-02
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Rights Information:CC0 Public Domain
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