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==Marine Environment== The '''Marine Environment''' (pronunciation: /məˈriːn ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/) is the largest aquatic

...ronunciation: /ˈmanɡrōv/) is a term used to describe a variety of tropical coastal vegetation that grows in saline or brackish water. The term is also used to Mangroves are characterized by their ability to survive in harsh coastal conditions. They have unique adaptations such as aerial roots that allow th

...e in sea level, storm surges can cause significant damage, particularly in coastal areas where the surge can flood large areas. The severity of a storm surge ...and loss of life. In addition, they can also lead to erosion and damage to coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and coral reefs.

...he Latin word ''aestuarium'', meaning tidal inlet, is a partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, An '''[[Estuary]]''' is a semi-enclosed coastal body of water which has a free connection with the open sea and within whic

'''Estuaries''' (pronunciation: /ˈestʃuˌeriz/) are partially enclosed coastal bodies of water where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with saltwat There are four main types of estuaries, classified based on their geology: [[coastal plain]] estuaries, [[tectonic]] estuaries, [[bar-built]] estuaries, and [[f

...that has been practiced for centuries and is an important industry in many coastal regions around the world. * [[Tidal waters]]: Coastal or offshore waters that are influenced by the tide.

...n: /ˈlɪtərəl/) is a part of a body of water that is close to the shore. In coastal environments, the littoral zone extends from the high water mark, which is [[Category:Water and the environment]]

The Intertidal Zone is a unique marine environment that experiences both terrestrial and aquatic conditions, depending on the ...of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.

.../ˈsiːbɜːrd/) is a type of bird that has adapted to life within the marine environment. Seabirds are birds that are adapted to life within the marine environment. While seabirds vary greatly in lifestyle, behaviour and physiology, they o

...h that can be found in freshwater environments, though some species prefer coastal areas near the shore. ...which resemble a cat's whiskers and are used to search the bottom of their environment for food. They also have a strong, hollow, bony spine-like ray on their dor

* [[Coral Reef]]: A diverse environment named for the coral animals that make up its stony structure. * [[Estuary]]: A partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it,

* [[Coastal flood]]: This is caused by sea water inundating land areas, often as a resu [[Category:Environment]]