What did we find out?

The fore dunes had the most moisture and the second highest number of plants. Even though fore dunes have a lot of moisture, they're blasted by ocean winds and storms that disturb both the plants and the dunes. The scrub dunes had the second highest level of moisture and the most plants. Since they're a mile away from the ocean, they have moisture, but are removed enough to avoid all the crazy, blowing weather. The active dunes had the least moisture and no plants at all. Their sand is so dry that winds push them around and their shape changes every few days. more...