recreational
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But many whales are also identifiable by their scars, including from collisions with everything from tankers, cargo and cruise ships to fishing boats and recreational vessels.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Palomar Mountain State Park is a recreational area that she frequented “to get her steps in on the trails,” the organization stated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
The blue shark is a long-distance migrant that is present in Irish waters usually from June to October, when it is taken by recreational anglers on a catch-and-release basis, according to Inland Fisheries Ireland, external.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Another element is the rise of front-facing sonar—the polarizing underwater technology favored by pros and increasingly deployed by recreational anglers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
“I assume it was for recreational purposes,” I say.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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