Estuaries are very important to the lives of many animal species. ... Estuaries filter out sediments and pollutants from rivers and streams before they flow into the ocean, providing cleaner waters for humans and marine life.
Why are Estuaries Important? Thousands of species of birds, mammals, fish and other wildlife depend on estuarine habitats as places to live, feed and reproduce. And many marine organisms, including most commercially-important species of fish, depend on estuaries at some point during their development.
Explanation:
Estuaries support a diversity of species of fish, shellfish, aquatic plants and animals. The protected waters provide vital nesting, breeding and feeding habitats for many species. Estuaries also filter pollutants out of the water flowing through them, including pesticides, herbicides and heavy metals.
