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estuary

[es-choo-er-ee] / ˈɛs tʃuˌɛr i /


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Around river mouths, the distance extends to 500 meters from the estuary.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

“We are starving the Bay-Delta estuary now, and we know that that needs to change if we actually want to preserve that ecosystem and all the benefits it provides,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

In Foynes village across the estuary from the refinery, where a port handles its exports, local businessman John Cassels said the dilemma was clear.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

According to Williams, Y Foryd area and the Afon Seiont estuary were "great places for him", as he feeds in a similar way to a Little egret, searching for and eating small fish.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

The wind of the morning ruffled the water of the estuary and whispered through the mangroves, and the little waves beat on the rubbly beach with an increased tempo.

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck

The researchers examined more than 2,580 MHWs recorded across 20 U.S. estuaries over two decades.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

"There are nowhere near enough river sample measurements to quantify inputs to estuaries along the entire Alaskan North Slope."

From Science Daily ● Apr. 4, 2026

"They love river mouths and estuaries, so the freshwater that flooded off the land following the recent rain events was perfect for them."

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026

They are also found around river mouths, estuaries and manmade structures like piers and groynes.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2025

In the entire period of their inshore life, the welfare of the shrimp populations and of the industry they support depends upon favorable conditions in the estuaries.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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