User talk:KersteM/sandbox

-Third line under "Physical Characteristics" the word "temporally" while correct feels a bit odd, maybe use "varies geographically and time of day?" -Second paragraph of "Physical Characteristics," "A common organic component is seaweed, such as kelp," might flow better as "A common organic component is seaweed OR kelp." -"holdfast" "cross-boundary subsidy" some of these terms could use a short description as opposed to solely linking to the page. -Citations go after the period on Wikipedia rather than before. -Human Impact is an interesting section, I like the addition. SmoothMcGrooves (talk) 16:52, 30 March 2018 (UTC)

I think this page is an important addition to wikipedia. This article does a really good job explaining the role of wrack zones in sustaining ecological systems and the threats they are facing due to human impacts.

The article does a good job in incorporating images, as their usage is appropriate and effective. The hyperlinks within the article are also useful and well thought out. When there was something I wanted to know more about, there was a hyperlink to that page.

To expand the article a bit more, a section on "conservation" of wrack lines could be incorporated. What conservation efforts are being done to protect wrack zones? I also believe that this article could be stronger if it included more statistics. With more research, it would be interesting to know what percentage of shorelines untouched wrack zones, or how much inorganic debris are accumulated on wrack zones. I was also wondering what the effect of global warming is to wrack zones. What is the future of wrack zones? Are there ways recreational beaches permanently eliminate wrack zones (different from sea walls)? or do recreational beaches just frequently rake and remove?

A minor point, but when reading the introduction, I had to search up the word "detritus". It may be best for the readers, if you simply put debris or waste, or even hyperlink it. Ki husky (talk) 17:02, 30 March 2018 (UTC)