inshore

Example Sentences

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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

Northern Ireland's inshore and offshore regions contain a rich archaeological record spanning the previous 9,000 years.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2023

“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

They can be found around Scotland's coastal and inshore waters.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2023

Even among fishes that range widely in coastal waters, many depend upon protected inshore areas to serve as nursery and feeding grounds for their young.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson