nearshore
- noun
- /ˈnɪrˌʃɔr/
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- The marine biologist studied the unique ecosystem of the nearshore area, where the ocean meets the land.
- nearshore and offshore
Examples
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One of the key fishery management plans for California is the nearshore fishery management plan, which must contain fishery management objectives for 19 species of finfish while also meeting the ecosystem and nonconsumptive use provisions of the MLMA.
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Negative differences (white region) indicate warmer nearshore waters and the potential for offshore flow at the surface.
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Colder water nearshore (positive values, gray box; figure 6c) is denser than warmer water at the same depth offshore.
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The nearshore zone of the Monterey region has been subject to longline fishing for rockfish since 1875 (Phillips, 1964).
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Furthermore, the vegetated nearshore area (littoral zone) extends much farther in the gradually sloping V-shaped lakes.
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Shomura23 summarized data from the State's commercial landings database, documenting an apparent decline in nearshore and both neritic and pelagic catches since the early 1900s.
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During the summer, many tourists flock to the nearshore beaches for swimming and sunbathing.
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Fishing regulations often focus on preserving the biodiversity found in nearshore waters near the coastline.
Synonyms
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The part of the seashore between the high and low tide marks
Area along the edge of a sea or lake that is often affected by water
A sloping part of a beach between the low tide line and where waves break
Antonyms
How Near
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nearshore is made of near ('close') and shore ('coast'), and as a noun it names the area of sea that is close to land. This nearshore zone is where many plants and animals live and where people often swim or sail.