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ocean

[oh-shuhn] / ˈoʊ ʃən /


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A very strong El Niño typically lifts global air temperatures by around 0.2C, releasing heat stored in the ocean into the atmosphere.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Flamingoes feed in a lagoon on the thin peninsula—protesters call the demonstrations the flamingo revolution—and sheep graze next to locals swimming in the ocean.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“There is an increased risk for ocean drowning,” the weather service warned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

This provides an immense source of sustenance for animals, similar to how hydrothermal vents create their own ecosystems on the ocean floor.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“I’d still like a wall,” I said under my breath, glancing around at the vast ocean surrounding us on all sides.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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