inshore
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Definition of inshore
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Synonyms for inshore
Synonyms: Adjective
alongshore, coastal, littoral, nearshore, offshore, shoreside
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They fish in the shallow inshore waters of the Atlantic. an oil spill that was devastating to inshore fisheries in the areaRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Usually there is more breeze outside the islands, but sometimes an offshore breeze fills in after midnight and the inshore track may be more favored. — Michael Lawler, latimes.com, "Newport to Ensenada is about boats, crew, course and those after-race margaritas," 24 Apr. 2018 In South Florida, where a disease outbreak has also gripped the only inshore tract in the U.S., back-to-back bleachings struck in 2014 and 2015 for the first time on record. — Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, "Reefs are dying. Miami scientists hope lab-bred ‘super corals’ can help revive them | Miami Herald," 2 Mar. 2018 Louisiana's inshore shrimp season will open statewide Friday. — Todd Masson, NOLA.com, "Two men caught shrimping before season: LDWF," 17 Aug. 2017 Rescue a Reef originally started as a citizen science project and grew into a a massive rescue effort to rebuild the nation’s only inshore reef. — Brooke Henderson, miamiherald, "Miami Seaquarium and UM unveil new coral reef restoration exhibit," 24 July 2017 The introduction of foiling multihulls for the inshore races -- similar to the Extreme Sailing Series and the modern America's Cup -- is designed to boost excitement levels for spectators and further test the teams' all-round ability. — Rob Hodgetts, CNN, "Volvo Ocean Race: Foiling monohulls and multihulls to feature in revamp," 18 May 2017 The inshore shrimp season will open in Louisiana's other two zones Monday (May 15). ************** Todd Masson can be reached at [email protected] or 504.232.3054. — Todd Masson, NOLA.com, "Men caught shrimping popular area before season opens: LDWF," 10 May 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb
This action will improve steadily into October as spawners move inshore; www.ateamfishing.com. — Frank Sargeant, al, "Friday Fishing Forecast: Find out what’s reeling 'em in on Alabama waters," 23 Aug. 2019 There are several different fishing charters that will take you inshore, offshore, saltwater, or fly fishing--including The Reel Deal Charters and Charleston Fishing Company. — Julia Sayers, AL.com, "The 8 best U.S. cities for bachelor/bachelorette parties," 21 Mar. 2018 Driftwood that escapes inshore tidal currents can get caught in the North Pacific Gyre, which pulls it far to the west. — Brian Payton, Smithsonian, "How Driftwood Reshapes Ecosystems," 9 Feb. 2018 The warm water in late spring allowed lobsters to move inshore earlier in the year than usual, which led to early landings, and an unexpected and significant price drop. — Smithsonian, "Ocean Heatwaves Are Getting Longer and More Intense," 2 June 2018 Locations: Most are planning to get out at dawn, before the winds peak, and stay inshore, where the winds are lighter. — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "Salmon opener brings mysteries, chance of mayhem," 10 June 2018 There are several different fishing charters that will take you inshore, offshore, saltwater, or fly fishing--including The Reel Deal Charters and Charleston Fishing Company. — Julia Sayers, AL.com, "The 8 best U.S. cities for bachelor/bachelorette parties," 21 Mar. 2018 Driftwood that escapes inshore tidal currents can get caught in the North Pacific Gyre, which pulls it far to the west. — Brian Payton, Smithsonian, "How Driftwood Reshapes Ecosystems," 9 Feb. 2018 Gandy said fishermen reported few landings inshore with most of their catches coming offshore. — Jenny Staletovich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Where have the stone crabs gone? Shortage of Florida delicacy drives up prices," 15 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'inshore.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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