saltwater

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Recent Examples of saltwater Between the devil and the deep blue sea Jupiter’s moon Europa is thought to contain a saltwater ocean beneath an icy shell. science.org, 19 Sep. 2024 The Fish of Plenty Mahi-mahi are one of the most abundant saltwater fish in the world. Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024 Or the dynamiting of coral reefs to collect saltwater tropical fish. Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2024 The writer's surprise trip with Orvis sent her to Ambergris Caye in Belize, for a week of saltwater fly-fishing, snorkeling, and exploring the island. Laura Kiniry, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for saltwater 
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  • Offshore workers examine hydrocarbon samples aboard the Chevron Corp. Jack/St. Malo deepwater oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana, U.S., on Friday, May 18, 2018.
    Natasha Turak, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Related Stories SeaPort Manatee is the primary deepwater seaport in southwest Florida, receiving fuel, fruits and vegetables, appliances, construction materials and wood for distribution across the southwest Florida and the Southeast.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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  • Researchers behind the machine, who published their findings today in Science Advances, told Popular Science the new design could be useful for future deep-sea exploration efforts.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Scientists have warned that the full environmental impacts of deep-sea mining are hard to predict.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024
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  • Spend the afternoon snorkeling among an abundance of marine life, and then anchor for sunset at North Long Coco Caye, an island that's less than 40 acres.
    Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Australia’s Ningaloo Reef is known for its breathtaking turquoise waters and diverse array of marine life.
    Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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  • The Israeli Navy also attacked its Syrian counterpart in two coastal naval bases, where 15 Syrian vessels were docked.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Experts say its resident could have been the famed natural philosopher and naval leader Pliny the Elder, who commanded the fleet of 70 ships at the nearby Roman port at Misenum.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024

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“Saltwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltwater. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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