Beaches are zones where water meets land. Constant wave action, wind, and ice make this an extremely difficult habitat for organisms to survive in. EXPLORE: Check these sites to see actual panoramic views of beaches. Visit the beach at Hoffmaster State Park. See it in the Summer or Winter.

The foredune is the area directly behind the beach. Marram grass and sand reed grass help stabilize the sand here to create an almost habitable area for plants and animals. Due to wind and water shifting the sand, however, this area is still difficult to live in. EXPLORE: See it in the Summer or Winter.