Coastal lagoons form along gently sloping coasts. They are shallower than atoll lagoons and are usually separated from the ocean by an island, reef, or sand bank. In most cases, coastal lagoons are connected to the ocean by an inlet.
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Coastal lagoons form along gently sloping coasts. They are shallower than atoll lagoons and are usually separated from the ocean by an island, reef, or sand bank. In most cases, coastal lagoons are connected to the ocean by an inlet.