underwater

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As plants break down underwater, they form methane, which then bubbles to the surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Cuba’s underwater bus turns into a lifeline amid fuel crisis.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

In another close encounter, while filming underwater a hungry walrus mistook him for a seal and took hold of his legs.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Geologists often attribute them to underwater landslides that push sediment into ridges and grooves.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

These inventions include side-scan sonar, which proved invaluable when locating shipwrecks, advanced underwater picture-taking equipment, and equally advanced methods of mapping a wreck site.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler