Salinity and Tides in York River

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Introduction

In this activity, students learn about tides and salinity in estuaries. They observe time-lapse models of tides and salinity distribution in the York River, part of the Chesapeake Bay-Virginia National Estuarine Research Reserve. They will learn how salinity changes with an incoming and outgoing tide, observing the dynamics of the salt wedge at various sites along the river.

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Salinity and Tides in York River: Supporting Resources

Salinity and Tides in York River

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