Coastal Ecosystems

noun a seabird of the family Laridae, typically with white plumage and often found near coastal areas

verb to deceive or cheat someone

• The gull is a seabird in the Laridae family known for its distinctive cry and scavenging behavior.
• I saw a gull swoop down and steal someone's sandwich at the beach.
• That guy is always trying to gull people into giving him free stuff.
• Her words were like a gull, picking away at his self-confidence until there was nothing left.

noun the activity of searching for and collecting valuable or interesting items along a beach

verb to engage in the activity of searching for and collecting items along a beach

• Beachcombing is a popular activity for those who enjoy searching for seashells and other treasures along the shore.
• I love beachcombing for cool shells and rocks when I'm at the beach.
• Let's go beachcombing and see what kind of cool stuff we can find!
• In a way, beachcombing is like searching for hidden gems in life's journey.

noun a type of fish that is able to move on land by using its pectoral fins as legs

• The mudskipper is a unique type of fish that can live both in water and on land.
• I saw a mudskipper jumping around in the mud near the shore.
• Check out that little mudskipper doing its thing in the mud!
• She navigated the muddy waters of the project like a skilled mudskipper.