Deepwater Habitat
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-007499
Any open water area in which the mean water depth exceeds 6.6 feet in nontidal areas or at mean low water in freshwater tidal areas, or is covered by water during extreme low water at spring tides in salt and brackish tidal areas, or covers the deepest emerging vegetation, whichever is deeper.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-007499 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | USDA Natural Resources Inventory Glossary |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-ENV-007499",
"term": "Deepwater Habitat",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "Any open water area in which the mean water depth exceeds 6.6 feet in nontidal areas or at mean low water in freshwater tidal areas, or is covered by water during extreme low water at spring tides in salt and brackish tidal areas, or covers the deepest emerging vegetation, whichever is deeper.",
"references": [
"USDA Natural Resources Inventory Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/deepwater-habitat/"
}
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