These are the shallow bodies of water separated from a larger body of water like ocean by barrier islands, sandbars, coral reefs, or other natural barriers. Lagoons are also called bays, estuaries, sounds, or even lakes. However, lagoons can form on gravel coastlines and mixed sand. More @Wikipedia
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