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Estuary Conservation: Understanding and Preserving Coastal Transition Zones
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What is an estuary?
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A coastal wetland where freshwater from rivers meets saltwater from the ocean
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An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of water where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with saltwater from the ocean. It is a transition zone between the river and the sea, and is influenced by both freshwater and marine processes.