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How are lagoons different from a lake?

Lagoons 

Lakes

Lagoons are generally shallow

Lakes are generally deep

They are connected to a large water body like seas and oceans

They are landlocked

They can be either salt water or fresh water

They are a mixture of salt water and fresh water environments

They are usually not connected to marine ecosystems.

They are always connected to marine ecosystems.

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