Relatively nutrient-rich, shallow part of the ocean that extends from the high-tide mark on land to the edge of the continental shelf.

See neritic zone. Coastal Zone Management Act

Lands and waters near the coast, whose uses and ecology are affected by the sea.

Lands and waters near the coast, whose uses and ecology are affected by the sea.

Pursuant to 50 CFR 85.11 [Title 50 -- Wildlife and Fisheries, Chapter I -- United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of The Interior], coastal zone consists of “coastal waters (including the [..]

The land-sea-air interface zone around continents and islands extending from the landward edge of a BARRIER BEACH or SHORELINE of coastal bay to the outer extent of the CONTINENTAL SHELF.

Lands and waters adjacent to the coast that exert an influence on the uses of the sea and its ecology or whose uses and ecology are affected by the sea.

The term coastal zone means the coastal waters (including the lands therein and thereunder) and the adjacent shorelands (including the waters therein and thereunder), strongly influenced by each and i [..]

Lands and waters adjacent to the coast that exert an influence on the uses of the sea and its ecology, or whose uses and ecology are affected by the sea.

In Massachusetts, officially defined in 301 CMR 20.00, the zone that extends landward to 100 feet beyond specified major roads, rail lines, or other visible rights-of-way; includes all of Cape Cod, Ma [..]

Lands and waters adjacent to the coast that exert an influence on the uses of the sea and its ecology, or whose uses and ecology are affected by the sea.

Lands and waters adjacent to the coast that exert an influence on the uses of the sea and its ecology, or whose uses and ecology are affected by the sea.

The space in which land-based activities and terrestrial environments influence the marine environment and vice versa (Anon, 2001).

An area of land within 1km of breaking surf or 100m of standing salt water. This area is at a high risk of erosion and corrosive effects of sea spray that can lead to deterioration of standard steel products. This is countered by the use of upgraded products that protect against these conditions.

The transition zone where the land meets water; the region that is directly influenced by marine hydrodynamic processes. Extends offshore to the continental shelf break and onshore to the first major [..]