nearshore

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near·shore (nîr

shôr

, -sh

)

The region of land extending from the backshore to the beginning of the offshore zone.

nearshore adj.

nearshore (nîr

shôr

)

The region of land extending between the backshore, or shoreline, and the beginning of the offshore zone. Water depth in this area is usually less than 10 m (33 ft).

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