Marine Habitat Vocabulary

noun a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by sandbars or coral reefs

• The crystal clear waters of the lagoon were a sight to behold.
• Let's go for a swim in the lagoon, it's so refreshing!
• The lagoon is the perfect spot for a chill day by the water.
• Her mind was a peaceful lagoon amidst the chaos of everyday life.

noun a stretch of muddy land, typically by the sea or a river, that is uncovered at low tide

• The scientist conducted research on the biodiversity of the mud flat ecosystem.
• Let's go explore the mud flat and see if we can find any cool creatures.
• I got stuck in the mud flat while trying to drive through it.
• After the heavy rain, the backyard looked like a mud flat.