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Urbanized coastal lagoons in the age of climate change

A coastal lagoon is defined and described as: “A body of water separated from larger bodies of water by a natural barrier. Coastal lagoons form along gently sloping coasts. They are generally shallower than atoll lagoons and tend to be … Continue reading

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