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marine

[muh-reen] / məˈrin /


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Named Wyoteuthis linsterorum, the prehistoric creature belonged to an extinct group of marine animals known as belemnites, which were related to modern squid and octopuses.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

One possibility involves collecting beneficial algae from healthy corals well before marine heat waves occur.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

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

Douglas McCauley, a marine biology professor at UC Santa Barbara and former deckhand, called it an “ocean oasis” squeezed into a “postage stamp.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Another worker tells me that Half says he was once a marine and that he is proud to talk like one.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads

They then travel from a parking lot in a shuttle operated by park authorities and cross a military checkpoint guarded by armed South Korean marines.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

More than 10,000 U.S. sailors, marines and airmen were involved in the mission, as well as more than a dozen warships and aircraft, Centcom said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 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

US Central Command said on X that the newly-arrived sailors and marines were part of a unit led by the warship USS Tripoli, which also includes assault and transport assets.

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026

The floats were followed by a procession of tanks, soldiers, sailors, marines, industrial workers, and others who were protecting America's home front.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple


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