Before revision: The UK Ministry of Defence defines the littoral as those land areas (and their adjacent areas and associated air space) that are susceptible to engagement and influence from the sea , a definition which therefore includes a significant portion of land as well as water area .
After revision: , ""The UK Ministry of Defence defines the littoral as those land areas (and their adjacent areas and associated air space) that are susceptible to engagement and influence from the sea , a definition which therefore includes a significant portion of land as well as water area .