The greatest importance of estuaries to the entire world oceanic ecosystem is as:
A) Reservoirs for nutrients.
B) Breeding grounds for many marine species.
C) Sources of freshwater for dilution of salinity.
D) Buffers against storm surge for man-made structures.
E) Discharge areas for human waste products.
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A)Sand bars
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A)Maintaining the
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