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Illustration describes a barrier island from ocean to lagoon

By St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center 2018 (approx.)
A labeled illustration shows a barrier island from ocean on the right to lagoon on the left.
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Detailed Description

Illustration shows the cross-section of a barrier island progressing from ocean (on the right) to marsh and then lagoon (on the left). 

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.