lagoonlike
Lagoonlike is an adjective used in geography and ecology to describe landforms, water bodies, or environments that resemble a lagoon. It typically refers to shallow, semi-enclosed coastal waters that are separated from a larger sea by a barrier—such as a sandbar, barrier island, or coral reef—and that maintain restricted exchange with the open ocean.
Common features include shallow depths, variable salinity (often brackish), fine sediments, and habitats such as seagrass
Ecology and value: Lagoonlike systems support diverse communities, including fish, crustaceans, birds, and seagrasses. They are
Examples include the Venetian Lagoon (Italy), Ria Formosa (Portugal), and various barrier-lagoon systems along tropical coasts.