Gut (coastal geography)

ID: gut-coastal-geography

In coastal geography, a "gut" refers to a narrow body of water or a strait that connects two larger bodies of water. It often serves as a channel for water flow and can play an important role in marine navigation, ecology, and coastal dynamics. Guts may be influenced by tides, currents, and sediment transport, and they can host various ecosystems, including wetlands and estuaries. The term is commonly used in specific coastal regions, particularly in the context of maritime or fishing communities.

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