seaway

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As freshwater input grew, the seaway gradually changed from salty to brackish and eventually to mostly freshwater, similar to conditions seen today in the Gulf of Bothnia.

From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2025

The seaway separating North and South America was five times wider than the modern Strait of Dover between England and France and 15 times wider than the Strait of Gibraltar that divides Europe from Africa.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2024

The shallow and crowded seaway can only be accessed through three narrow straits that submarines can't pass through without being detected.

From Reuters • Jul. 3, 2023

Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan also have overlapping claims in the seaway, which sits atop vast deposits of oil and gas.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2023

That all boats should be fitted with a protective continuous fender, to lessen the risk of damage when being lowered in a seaway.

From Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic' by Government, British