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Estuarine and Brackish Water Oceanography
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What is an estuary?
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A partially enclosed coastal body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea
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An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea. Estuaries are dynamic ecosystems that are influenced by both freshwater and saltwater inputs, and they are home to a variety of plants and animals.