Foreshore

usgb/ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/
noun

The part of a shore between high-water mark and low-water mark.

The kids spent the afternoon exploring the foreshore at low tide.
Visual representation of "foreshore" - The part of a shore between high-water mark and low-water mark.

Often appears as...

  • foreshore erosion
  • romantic foreshore
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Tide Dependent

The foreshore changes with the tide; it's wider at low tide and narrower at high tide.

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During low tide, the foreshore revealed starfish and anemones.
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Natural Habitat

Foreshore areas are important ecosystems and often home to unique plants and animals.

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Birdwatchers gathered at the foreshore to observe the migrating shorebirds.
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Recreation Spot

People use the foreshore for leisure activities like walking, picnicking, and swimming.

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Families set up picnics along the foreshore, enjoying the sea breeze.
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