Great South Bay Word of The Week Wednesday: Estuary

BABYLON, NY — Save the Great South Bay, a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Long Island's Great South Bay.

In an effort to educate readers about the Bay, Patch has partnered with Save the Great South Bay to create a "Word of The Week Wednesday" series. Each week, Patch will share a "Great South Bay" word, to hopefully create discussions amongst readers, and to provide a larger understanding of our environment.

This week's Great South Bay word is: Estuary — a partially enclosed, coastal water body where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with salt from the ocean.

The South Shore estuary is made up of beaches, shallow bays, tidal marshes, tributaries, and upland areas, making it one of the most ecologically productive regions in the USA.

If you live near one, what are your favorite things about an estuary? Feel free to share in the comments below!

Also, if you have any pictures of an estuary or the Great South Bay, feel free to email maureen.mullarkey@patch.com. It could be featured in an article!

To learn more about the Great South Bay home, visit its website here.