The conservationist is against the building of a tidal barrage across the Severn estuary.
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Estuary
/ˈɛst͡ʃuˌɛɹi/
Synonyms for "estuary" (78 found)
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6 entriesbar-built estuarymangrove estuarysalt marsh estuarysalt wedge estuarytidal estuarytidal marsh estuary
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5 entriesbar-built estuaryestuary ecosystemestuary habitatsalt wedge estuarytidal estuary
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Because of tides, the water levels in an estuary are going up and down several times a day.
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Estuarine organisms can adapt quite well to changing conditions in estuaries. For example, fish or crabs are mobile and can move as needed throughout the day to adjust to changes in the estuary.
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The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States.
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