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The Ship Report, Thursday, September 18, 2025

Salt water wedge: a an interesting feature of the Columbia River estuaryToday we'll talk about one of the most fascinating aspects of the lower river: the presence of a massive salt water wedge that occurs when the tide is rising, as heavier salt water sinks beneath fresh river water.

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