marine
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The area borders the vast Rose Atoll marine sanctuary, where endangered species of hawksbill turtle thrive on vibrant reefs.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
Formed in 2012, it is intended to “protect the diversity and abundance of marine life, the habitats they depend on and the integrity of marine ecosystems,” according to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Critics fear irreversible damage, with plumes of waste smothering marine life and the thrum of heavy machinery disrupting migrations.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
Conveniently, Mummery's relocation came at a time when Scotland was establishing its reputation as a centre for marine power expertise.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Navy had inserted Lieutenant Vic Krulak of the marine corps as its coxswain.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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An MoD inquiry into the potential exposure found no evidence the marines and soldiers had been given a health and protection brief informing them of the asbestos hazard before, during or immediately after deployment.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Another photo showed a grinning Kim sitting with Ju Ae at a table in the ship's mess hall, surrounded by uniformed marines eating instant rice meals.
From Barron's ● May 8, 2026
Soldiers, marines, and their support crews need food, water, ammo, and other supplies; a base of some sort would have to be set up.
From Slate ● Apr. 1, 2026
The heavily armed soldiers and marines were checking cars for any sign of them.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
Were the marines being sent as well as the grenadiers and light infantry companies?
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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