inshore

[US]/ɪn'ʃɔː/
[UK]/ɪn'ʃɔ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. near the shore; toward the land
adv. near the shore; toward the land

Phrases & Collocations

inshore waters

inshore fishing

inshore currents

Example Sentences

inshore waters around Shetland.

birds heading inshore to their breeding sites.

The inshore fishing industry is an important part of the local economy.

Many species of fish can be found in inshore waters.

Surfers enjoy the waves in inshore areas.

Inshore navigation requires careful attention to shallow waters.

The inshore breeze brought relief from the heat.

Inshore habitats are crucial for the survival of many marine species.

The inshore waters are teeming with marine life.

Inshore development must be balanced with environmental conservation efforts.

The inshore area is popular for recreational activities like swimming and snorkeling.

Many coastal communities rely on inshore fishing for their livelihood.

Real-world Examples

We are working on establishing an ocean-based inshore kelp farm.

Source: Reel Knowledge Scroll

There were only three boats in sight now and they showed very low and far inshore.

Source: The Old Man and the Sea

(d) (i) A vessel shall not use an inshore traffic zone when she can safely use the appropriate traffic lane within the adjacent traffic separation scheme.

Source: Practical English for Ship Pilots

The four men lifted their paddles and the handsome young chief swam inshore; as his feet touched the line where sea and land met he was transformed into stone.

Source: Vancouver Legend

And chart a way forward, say: How do we go from the existing six-billion-dollar-a-year, inshore seaweed industry, to this new form of industry, which has got so much potential, but will require large amounts of investment?

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

And this is the reason why the rock-pools are always so neat and clean; because the water-babies come inshore after every storm to sweep them out, and comb them down, and put them all to rights again.

Source: Water Child

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