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A salt water body separated from the main sea by a sandbar is called a lagoon.

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A saltwater body separated from the main sea by a sandbar is called a lagoon. These are mainly formed near coastal regions that experience high tides and waves. Lagoons get water supply from streams and the ocean when ocean water rises. Some of the famous lagoons of India are Pulicat Lake, Chilika Lake, and Kerala backwaters. There are two types of lagoons. The first is the Coastal lagoon, and the second one is the Atoll lagoons. Atoll lagoons are generally formed on Island, and Coastal lagoons are formed near coastal areas mainly.

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