marine
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Local fishermen pulled up two large masses of metal that had become fused together through centuries of marine corrosion after snagging them in their nets.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Once the Revolutionary War commenced, and for years after, America’s merchant marine fleet was targeted by pirates of every stripe.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
These same roots provide a perfect nursery for many species of fish and other marine life - protecting them from predators and providing ample food.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Coastal desalination plants discharge ultra salty brine waste that can harm marine life, but the undersea pods release a less concentrated brine, which the company says is friendlier to the ecosystem.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
When the daily tourist boats arrived around ten o’clock, she flew back to her island, leaving the sea lions, Darwin finches, marine iguanas—all the original residents—to entertain the people.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
Vocabulary lists containing marine
Something's Fishy: A Fresh Catch of Aquatic Words
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Pacific Islands - Introductory
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Pacific Islands - Middle School and High School
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