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Sea lions, he added, are like “sentinels of the sea,” providing clues about what is affecting the briny deep, such as toxins that sicken them and shifting fish populations that they chase.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2024

When a surfer goes down, you will—I think—spring into action, because you are—I think—the last line of defense between an imperiled surfer and the terrors of the briny deep.

From Slate • Jul. 29, 2021

Europa's briny deep might extend 80-170km into the moon's interior, meaning it could be holding twice as much liquid water as there is in all of Earth's oceans.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2017

That pole you’re holding could end up in the briny deep next week!

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2016

“I come from a long line of sailors. Unmapped seas and the briny deep are practically my middle names.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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