Abiotic Factors: As Banks Peninsula
As Banks Peninsula is obviously located along the coast, one of the abiotic factors that affect Banks Peninsula is coastal erosion. “Coastal erosion occurs when the sea wears away the land and removes beach sediments, dunes or coastal cliffs. It is a natural and ongoing process.1” So it changes the landscape which affects all living things inhabiting the area including native plants and animals. Shorelines are slowly but constantly changing due to coastal erosion. It affects the native plants because if they are located close to the sea, as the sea gets further inland due to coastal erosion they could eventually get too close and drown. This can also affect the native bird species like Bellbirds and Fantails and other animals. If they are living