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Where the Waters Meet

  • January 2, 2013
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

An estuary is a watery coastal area where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with saltwater from the ocean. A wide range of plants and animals live around estuaries, which also serve as natural water filters and flood protection.

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