as in bay
a part of a body of water that extends beyond the general shoreline
the city sits on the shores of a deep estuary where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean
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This under-the-radar gem is home to an array of outdoor activities, from kayaking and whale watching to exploring the wildlife-rich estuaries and hiking at nearby state parks.
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Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Snorkel a biodiverse estuary, then have lunch on a small tropical island
If your kids have ever dreamed of exploring under the sea through The Little Mermaid’s eyes, Blue Heron Bridge, located near West Palm Beach, is the perfect place to try it.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
In the heart of coastal Orange County, Newport Harbor is the largest recreational harbor on the West Coast, with plentiful opportunities for sailing around the islands of the complex as well as paddling in the quieter estuaries of Back Bay.
—Outside Online, 12 July 2024
With the first fragment, Evaristo’s poem somehow takes us to estuaries as metaphor for spaces of encounter, spaces of survival, spaces wherein humanity could learn a lot.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Snorkel a biodiverse estuary, then have lunch on a small tropical island
If your kids have ever dreamed of exploring under the sea through The Little Mermaid’s eyes, Blue Heron Bridge, located near West Palm Beach, is the perfect place to try it.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
In the heart of coastal Orange County, Newport Harbor is the largest recreational harbor on the West Coast, with plentiful opportunities for sailing around the islands of the complex as well as paddling in the quieter estuaries of Back Bay.
—Outside Online, 12 July 2024
With the first fragment, Evaristo’s poem somehow takes us to estuaries as metaphor for spaces of encounter, spaces of survival, spaces wherein humanity could learn a lot.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Estuary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estuary. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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