Properties (72)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
barrier islands
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| gptkbp:are |
tourist destinations
natural habitats home to various festivals popular for birdwatching home to various marine species home to various ecosystems important for oil and gas exploration home to various plant species important for wildlife popular for water sports subject to erosion home to endangered species vulnerable to climate change subject to state regulations popular for camping often featured in documentaries important for bird migration affected by hurricanes important for local economies important for coastal research important for cultural heritage often featured in travel guides home to various historical landmarks important for recreational boating important for sediment transport protected by national parks often used for educational purposes important for marine life important for storm surge protection often used for photography often visited by researchers important for habitat restoration efforts often monitored for environmental changes important for local fisheries. home to historic sites connected by waterways home to various recreational activities known for their scenic views known for their unique ecosystems known for their unique geology important for local wildlife conservation efforts important for coastal tourism known for their sunsets important for coastal resilience important for public access to the coast known for their beaches known for their biodiversity known for their fishing opportunities known for their fishing tournaments known for their recreational fishing spots known for their wildlife refuges often affected by sea level rise often impacted by human activity often impacted by oil spills often studied by ecologists often used for scientific research visited by tourists annually part_of_the_Texas_Coastal_Bend part_of_the_Texas_Coastal_Management_Program part_of_the_Texas_Coastal_Preserve part_of_the_Texas_General_Land_Office part_of_the_Texas_Parks_and_Wildlife_Department |
| gptkbp:formFactor |
coastal protection
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Texas barrier islands
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| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Galveston_Island
gptkb:Mustang_Island gptkb:San_Jose_Island Padre Island Matagorda Island |
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
Gulf of Mexico
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| gptkbp:supports |
fishing industries
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