inshore

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Three of New Zealand’s eight navy ships—two offshore patrol vessels and one inshore patrol vessel—were mothballed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The entanglement alliance has been working with the inshore fishing industry for a number of years to raise awareness.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

Social, economic and environmental impact assessments are currently being undertaken for inshore MPAs ahead of public consultation on the proposals for fisheries management measures.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2024

“As we see increased water temperatures, certainly this could lead to more of these events occurring,” Ms. St. Clair said, “especially in our shallow, near-shore or inshore environments.”

From New York Times • Jun. 11, 2023

Shrimp, too, depend on inshore feeding grounds for their young.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson