Key D-2.  Key to Oceans and Marine Embayments.


1. Waterbody is completely open, not protected by any feature.............................Open Ocean

(Can further identify open bays if desirable.)

  1. Waterbody is somewhat protected.........2
  2. Associated with coral reef or island…………………………………………………………………………………….3

2. Not associated with coral reef or island……………………………………………………...4


3. Open but protected by coral reef .......................................................Reef-protected Waters

3.  Protected by a coral island................................................................................Atoll Lagoon


4. Deep embayment cut by glaciers, with an underwater sill at front end, restricting circulation; associated with rocky headlands.............................................................................................................................Fjord

4.  Other semi-protected embayment.............................................Semi-protected Oceanic Bay


Modifiers for all types above: Submerged vegetation (e.g., eelgrass or turtle-grass) or Floating vegetation (e.g., macroalgae such as kelp beds).


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