as in offshore
of, relating to, or situated in the waters near the shore temperatures are moderated by an alongshore current

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  • Providing regulated alternatives protects them better than forcing them toward offshore platforms or complex corporate structures.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • What comes next According to Voltai, the technology is designed primarily for maritime and offshore applications such as powering vessels and navigation systems and supporting coastal infrastructure and research stations.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
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  • The recent protests were triggered by the deaths of several pregnant women following routine C-sections in the coastal city of Agadir, spotlighting the crumbling healthcare system.
    Kara Fox, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The recent collapses were a result of hurricanes Humberto and Imelda, which made a mess of the Atlantic Ocean in the coastal waters off the Outer Banks.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Alongshore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alongshore. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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