The article Ecosystems explains basic ecosystem factors and interactions. The Life in an estuary article explains estuaryA partially enclosed body of water where freshwater mixes with saltwater from the sea. ecosystems. The Marine ecosystem and Auckland Islands marine ecosystem interactives explore marine ecosystems in greater detail.
Habitat
The estuarine habitat and its diverse range of life forms are described in the articles Marine habitats and Life in the estuary. The student activities delve into the importance of estuarine habitats. Estuary metaphors uses everyday objects as metaphors for estuary functions, and Bird hotel is an active game that demonstrates the importance of estuaries for bird migration.