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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 formed when a river meets the ocean, and the saltwater from the ocean mixes with the freshwater from the river.