adjective
- of, relating to, or found in an estuary; where a river meets the ocean and freshwater mixes with saltwater
Usage: commonly used in environmental and geographical contexts
Examples
- The estuarine ecosystem supports many species of fish and birds.
- Estuarine waters contain a mixture of salt and fresh water.
- Mangrove forests are common in estuarine regions.
- The estuary's estuarine environment makes it an ideal habitat for oysters.
- Scientists study estuarine habitats to understand how climate change affects coastal areas.
- Estuarine marshes filter pollutants from runoff before it reaches the ocean.