A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by sandbars, barrier islands or coral reefs. Lagoons can be divided into two categories:
Coastal Lagoons: These are formed along flat or gently sloping landscape coastlines protected by sandbars or barrier islands.
Atoll Lagoons: They are similar to coastal lagoons but are protected by coral reefs.
Flamingos are the tallest inhabitants of coastal lagoons.
