Phrases with «tidal estuary»

A tidal estuary is a place where freshwater from a river meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean. It usually happens when the ocean's tides push water into a river, creating a unique habitat for plants and animals that can survive in both salty and fresh water. Full definition

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Sentences with «tidal estuary»

Located 38 kilometres north of Broome, The Willie Creek Pearl Farm is perfectly situated on the protected tidal estuary of Willie Creek. (wikiaustralia.com)
The biggest problem, says Schulte, is that the islands sit in a «hotspot» for sea level rise affecting Chesapeake, the largest tidal estuary in the US. (newscientist.com)
The Knysna Lagoon is an 18 km long tidal estuary which stretches from the famous Knysna Heads, which guard its entrance from the Indian Ocean, and joins the 60 km long Knysna River that starts in the Outeniqua Mountains. (blog.sa-venues.com)
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Phrases with «tidal estuary»

Sentences with «tidal estuary»

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