+A bay is a body of water partially enclosed by land, typically smaller than a [Gulf](/wiki/gulf) and wider than a [Cove](/wiki/cove). These natural indentations provide shelter from open seas, playing a crucial role in ecosystems and human history, often shaped by [Weather](/wiki/weather) and geology.
+## See also
+- [Ocean](/wiki/ocean)
+- [Estuary](/wiki/estuary)
+- [Coastline](/wiki/coastline)
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