nearshore
adjective
near·shore ˈnir-ˈshȯr 
ˈnir-ˌshȯr
: extending outward an indefinite but usually short distance from shore
nearshore sediments
Synonyms
- alongshore
- coastal
- inshore
- littoral
- offshore
- shoreside
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
red tide had a particularly devastating effect on nearshore shellfisheries
Recent Examples on the Web Curious, Downs, who is the executive director of Haereticus Environmental Laboratory, flew down with a team of researchers to investigate the nearshore habitat. 
Kari Molvar, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2018 In Maui alone, 55 gallons a day pour into nearshore waters, according to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. Peter Fimrite, SFChronicle.com, 7 July 2018 Although not typically viewed in the same vein as wolves, tigers and leopards, sea otters are an apex predator of the nearshore marine ecosystem—the narrow band between terrestrial and oceanic habitat. Smithsonian, 21 Apr. 2017 Remember, however, the nearshore fishery Sunday is only inside the 40-fathom line between Cape Falcon (Manzanita) and Humbug Mountain (Port Orford). Bill Monroe, OregonLive.com, 29 Aug. 2017 Louisiana's share of money must be used for restoration projects, with most aimed at wetlands and other coastal and nearshore habitats. Mark Schleifstein, NOLA.com, 3 July 2017 Clearances for existing nearshore reefs range from 6 feet at the Pickets to 27 feet at Grand Isle 9 (the old Freeport Sulfur Mine) and 44 feet at South Timbalier 86. Todd Masson, NOLA.com, 9 June 2017 Bottomfish/halibut -- Check the ocean before planning to cross the bar for bottomfish or the June 1 opening of the nearshore halibut season along the central Oregon Coast (Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain).??? Bill Monroe, OregonLive.com, 26 May 2017 At the same time, a river system is often the primary source of sediments, which define and build the nearshore habitat, and nutrients and wood, which support life. National Geographic, 2 June 2016 See More
Kari Molvar, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2018 In Maui alone, 55 gallons a day pour into nearshore waters, according to the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. Peter Fimrite, SFChronicle.com, 7 July 2018 Although not typically viewed in the same vein as wolves, tigers and leopards, sea otters are an apex predator of the nearshore marine ecosystem—the narrow band between terrestrial and oceanic habitat. Smithsonian, 21 Apr. 2017 Remember, however, the nearshore fishery Sunday is only inside the 40-fathom line between Cape Falcon (Manzanita) and Humbug Mountain (Port Orford). Bill Monroe, OregonLive.com, 29 Aug. 2017 Louisiana's share of money must be used for restoration projects, with most aimed at wetlands and other coastal and nearshore habitats. Mark Schleifstein, NOLA.com, 3 July 2017 Clearances for existing nearshore reefs range from 6 feet at the Pickets to 27 feet at Grand Isle 9 (the old Freeport Sulfur Mine) and 44 feet at South Timbalier 86. Todd Masson, NOLA.com, 9 June 2017 Bottomfish/halibut -- Check the ocean before planning to cross the bar for bottomfish or the June 1 opening of the nearshore halibut season along the central Oregon Coast (Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain).??? Bill Monroe, OregonLive.com, 26 May 2017 At the same time, a river system is often the primary source of sediments, which define and build the nearshore habitat, and nutrients and wood, which support life. National Geographic, 2 June 2016 See More Word History
First Known Use
1896, in the meaning defined above
nearshore
adjective
as in offshore
of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore red tide had a particularly devastating effect on nearshore shellfisheries Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- offshore
- coastal
- inshore
- littoral
- alongshore
- seaside
- shoreside
- waterside
- beachside
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- deepwater
- oceanic
- blue-water