open sea

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While there is debate about why so many Chinese fishing vessels would gather in geometric formations in the open sea, experts widely agree that they were not there to fish.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Most existing wave energy devices perform well only under specific wave conditions, limiting their effectiveness in the constantly shifting environment of the open sea.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026

In another striking show of force, the U.S. military on Wednesday seized two sanctioned oil tankers on the open sea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Here and there, where lots have been cleared, the backdrop was open sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2025

Emma pulled me instead toward the open sea, and, running, we dashed ourselves into it.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs