The severity of dissolved oxygen(DO)depletion in the bottom waters of estuaries appears to range widely depending on a combination of factors including morphology, vertical density stratification, and perhaps nutrient and organic matter inputs. Persistent bottom water hypoxia (DO less than 3.0 mg/l) is common in stratified estuaries that have deep channels. Stratification is a key factor in the establishment of hypoxia.
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