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as in oceanic
of, relating to, or occurring in the open sea an experienced hand at blue-water sailing in the South Pacific

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noun

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Activities and Experiences Dive into the dazzlingly blue waters of Miyako with experiences that include snorkeling over coral reefs and learning about the ancient and sustainable practice of spearfishing. Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025 And while there are many important things to consider when planning a trip, blue waters and white sand beaches always earn bonus points. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025 The California side offers sweeping vistas of Lake Tahoe's deep blue waters, while the Nevada side treats skiers to expansive views of the Carson Valley extending for miles. Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 For those simply seeking to drink in the unparalleled views of Lake Moomaw’s stunning blue water, a drive along State Route 603, also known as Richardson Gorge Road, is an ideal viewing platform. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blue-water
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  • Top Ocean Predators This transition shifted the composition of top predators in the ocean, essentially changing the oceanic food webs of the Late Cretaceous, according to Valentin Fischer of the Université de Liège in Belgium and his colleagues.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
  • In fact, the global population of oceanic sharks and rays has dropped by 71% over the past 50 years.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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  • The new study suggests, however, that records of ancient tsunamis may be found in the form of amber and other terrestrial material deposited in deep-sea sediments.
    Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2025
  • The practice of deep-sea mining involves using machinery to remove minerals and metals — such as cobalt, nickel, copper and manganese — from the seabed.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 May 2025
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  • Certain birds that nest on land and fish at sea are also helpful.
    The Conversation, The Conversation, 14 May 2025
  • Clouds have been seen in Titan's southern hemisphere before, but never in the northern hemisphere, where most of the moon's seas and lakes are found.
    Brett Tingley, Space.com, 14 May 2025

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“Blue-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue-water. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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