Muan Tideland
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Muan tideland is a tideland of 35.6km2 located in Muan Hyunkyungmeon, Korea. Among many tidelands, Muan tideland is first to be designated as provincial park. It is a wetland designated as Ramsar wetland and as wetland protected area
Current Status
Hampyong gulf, where Muan tideland is located, has a narrow mouth and a large inner part. The length of the gulf is 17 km, its width 1.8 km, and its area 344km2. Due to effects of sand dunes and naturally eroded soils, Muan tideland consists of special tideland geological features. At the edge of the tideland is alluvial bed and well-developed sea cliff. Muan tideland is a place where diverse ecology can be seen. The water shallow and its coastline complicated, Muan makes a perfect place for many species to prosper. With many sea organisms, Muan is famous for tideland ecology sightseeing resort. Muan tideland is designated as Ramsar wetland in January 2008.
Organisms in Muan
Plants
- Zoysiagrass(Zoysia sinica)
- Foxtail (diaspore)(Setaria viridis)
- Wild oat(Avena fatua)
- Curled Dock(Rumex crispus)
- Sea blite(Suaeda asparagoides)
- 12 other halophytes and 79 inner water living species
Birds
- Eastern curlew(Numenius madagascariensis )
- Long-billed Plover(Charadrius placidus)