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oceanic

[oh-shee-an-ik] / ˌoʊ ʃiˈæn ɪk /


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That, combined with seas that have already risen over the past century due to human-caused climate change, puts California’s treasured coast in the oceanic crosshairs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

"We can no longer look at marine heatwaves in isolation when assessing the impact of warming events on coastal and oceanic ecosystems," said Mazzini.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

The varieties from Pemaquid Oyster Company started with a salty brine that teed up an oceanic kick of kelp.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

"Chances are this El Nino is going to be stronger than the 2015-2016 one," Leising said, noting that a decade ago, the oceanic heat wave was devastating for the Golden State.

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

Her breathing devolves into trains of oceanic coughs.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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