Nearshore
Nearshore adjective - Of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore.
Usage example: red tide had a particularly devastating effect on nearshore shellfisheries
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Offshore
Offshore adjective - Of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore.
Usage example: environmentalists adamantly opposed offshore drilling in the area
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