Lagoon

Shallow body of water separated from a larger body by a barrier.

lagoons

A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from the deeper sea by a barrier such as a coral reef, sandbar, or narrow strip of land. Lagoons are commonly found along coastlines and can be saline, brackish, or freshwater depending on their location and connection to the ocean.

Lagoon comes from the French word 'lagune', which itself is derived from the Italian 'laguna'.

A lagoon is like a calm pool of water that's separated from the ocean by sand or rocks, often found near beaches.

What is a lagoon? A shallow body of water separated from a larger body by a barrier
Where are lagoons found? Near coastlines, often behind sandbars or coral reefs
Can lagoons be saltwater? Yes, many lagoons are filled with saltwater

water body coastal feature

tidal lagoon hypersaline lagoon

coastal environment estuary

coastal area natural object water body