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Estuaries are places where freshwater rivers and streams flow into
the ocean, mixing with the seawater. A wide variety of birds, fish,
and other wildlife make estuaries their home. People also live,
fish, swim, and enjoy nature in estuaries and the lands surrounding
them.
Use this Web site to explore these unique environments, including
some of the plants and animals that live there. Through a variety
of games and activities, you’ll learn how you can help protect these
natural treasures. You’ll also learn how the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency is working to restore and protect estuaries through
the National Estuary Program.
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