Coastlines
Meaning
The land along a coast.
Pronunciation
UK ˈkəʊstlaɪnz
US ˈkoʊstˌlaɪnz
Example Sentences
- Otters can be found in unpolluted waters all over the world in marshland, freshwater rivers, lakes, oceans and coastlines.
- Kelp forests grow along rocky coastlines and provide shelter for hundreds of different species.
- Local communities near coastlines play a special role in keeping beaches and waters clean.
- Coral reefs also protect coastlines from powerful waves and storms by acting as natural barriers.
Learn Coastlines in Context
Why Coral Reefs Need ProtectionCoral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, but they support about 25 percent of all marine life. These colorful underwater structures are some of the most important ecosystems on Eart...Read story 
How Sea Plants Support LifeDid you know that sea plants produce more than half of the oxygen we breathe every day? Most people think of forests when they hear the word "oxygen," but the ocean plays an equally important role. Se...Read story 
Protecting the Ocean for the FutureThe ocean covers more than 70 percent of our planet, but humans are slowly destroying it. We must take action now to protect the ocean for future generations. Every year, millions of tons of plastic w...Read story
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