Nature

ESTUARY

An estuary is a partly enclosed coastal body of water where freshwater rivers meet the salty sea. This mixing creates brackish water rich in nutrients, making estuaries among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. They serve as nurseries for many fish and shellfish.

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