Global Estuary Database (2003)

This dataset shows the global distribution of over 1,300 estuaries, including some lagoon systems and fjords. The majority of estuaries are represented by polygons, except for 44 records for which points are available. This dataset was developed by Sea Around Us (www.seaaroundus.org).

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Additional information

Date (publication)2003-01-01
StatusonGoing
Update frequencyasNeeded
Metadata languageen
LicenseUNEP-WCMC General Data License
Source metadataISO 19115 XML
Last updated2026-11-04
Created2026-11-04
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