Estuarine Science

Estuaries have physical traits just like people. We use measurements like height and hair color to describe people. Scientists use measurements like water depth, salinity, and current speed in a similar way to describe an estuary. Those measurements are the physical properties of an estuary.

Water Chemistry Temperature Salinity Oxygen Chlorophyll a pH

Circulation Tides Currents Density Fresh Water Input Flushing Rates

Seasonal and Daily Cycles Yearly Cycles Daily Cycles Tidal Cycles