Haff
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A haff is a long, shallow lagoon that is separated from the open sea by a narrow sandbar or barrier beach. These lagoons are found along coastlines, particularly on the Baltic coast of Germany.1
Lagoons are bodies of relatively shallow, quiet water found in coastal environments with access to the sea, but they are shielded from open marine conditions by a barrier. This barrier can be a sandy or shingly feature like a sandbar or barrier island, or it can be a coral reef. The sheltered waters of lagoons support productive ecosystems with distinct flora and fauna.2
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