nearshore

[ neer-shawr, -shohr ]
/ ˈnɪərˌʃɔr, -ˌʃoʊr /

adjective

extending from or occurring along a shore.

Origin of nearshore

First recorded in 1895–1900; near + shore1

Scientific definitions for nearshore

nearshore
[ nîrshôr ]

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).