estuary

The estuary supports diverse wildlife because it combines the characteristics of both freshwater and marine environments.该河口孕育了多样化的野生生物，因为它结合了淡水和海洋环境的双重特征。

Industrial development along the estuary has historically caused significant damage to its ecological diversity.历史上，河口沿岸的工业开发对其生态多样性造成了严重的破坏。