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Main Entry:	marine/maritime
Part of Speech:	adjective
Definition:	concerning the sea
Synonyms:	Neptunian, abyssal, aquatic, coastal, deep-sea, hydrographic, littoral, maritime, natatorial, nautical, naval, navigational, oceangoing, oceanic, oceanographic, of the sea, pelagic, saltwater, sea, seafaring, seagoing, seashore, seaside, shore

Main Entry:	aquatic
Part of Speech:	adjective
Definition:	occurring in water
Synonyms:	amphibian, amphibious, floating, marine, maritime, natatory, oceanic, of the sea, sea, swimming, watery

Main Entry:	maritime
Part of Speech:	adjective
Definition:	nautical
Synonyms:	aquatic, deep-sea, marine, naval, oceangoing, oceanic, pelagic, seafaring, seagoing

Example Sentences

Marine biologists have been campaigning for marine reserves for decades.

Marine iguanas are the only lizards that live on land and in the sea.

And higher on the food chain it is zooplankton, such as krill, that are feasted on by marine life ranging from fish to whales.

Marine biologists have been campaigning for marine reserves for decades.

Marine iguanas are the only lizards that live on land and in the sea.

And higher on the food chain it is zooplankton, such as krill, that are feasted on by marine life ranging from fish to whales.

In its heyday, the reef was also home to a bizarre menagerie of other marine life.

To get an underwater feel, he stacked lava rocks and planted succulents that mimic marine plants and creatures.

Killer whales, cuddly otters, and jogging shrimp are great reasons to be excited about marine biology.

Just imagine all of the fish in the sea and other marine animals.

The underwater architecture is as striking as the marine life.

To understand how nitrogen is used, a basic understanding of the marine nitrogen cycle is necessary.

It towers above the museum's displays of ship models and marine artifacts.

Bamboo blinds are paired perfectly with a palm print in marine blue in this boy's room.

His team is preparing to submit a second study on reference frames in marine mammals, birds, fish and reptiles.

The extra nitrogen leached into the rivers causes algae blooms that deplete oxygen thus killing marine wildlife.

The area's immense variety of fish and resistance to coral bleaching make it an invaluable marine wilderness.

Marine mammals such as whales and dolphins spend their entire lives at sea.

The key ingredient is limestone, mostly calcium carbonate, the remains of shelled marine creatures.

Some methods pull in large volumes of other fish and marine life, which usually die.

As far as the health of marine ecosystems go, perhaps no single pollutant does more harm than nitrogen.

The marine invertebrates are important links in the marine food chain.

And as coral reefs die off, the abundant marine life that once congregated around them will disappear.

New research shows that icebergs are hot spots of marine life.

When shellfish are harvested intelligently, more care is taken of their marine habitat.

Print detailed illustrations of marine iguanas and other animals to color or use in school projects.

If so, the authors note, the marine ecology and valuable coastal fisheries of this region could face considerable problems.

Tourists, in carefully regimented parties, are ferried round to gawp at close quarters at blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas.

The oil floats up as well and, over time, breaks down into tar that settles back into the marine sediment layer.

Furthermore, they say that the sandy, seafloor habitat held little marine life-and this habitat is common in the region.

Modern marine life has evolved to live in this chemistry.

And if it is done well, it could help to safeguard marine resources for future generations.

Their marine systems work in much the same way as they do on racing cars.

Through sewage and medical waste, antibiotics and hormones enter the systems of seabirds and marine mammals.

Following is the official order for the merchant marine section of the naval parade.

Marine plants suck up carbon dioxide in the oceans, and these plants need lots of iron for growth.

Oceanographers, marine biologists, and many others are devoting their careers to exploring the oceans.

Marine microbes may hold the key to the ocean's disappearing plastic.

The only debate for marine scientists is whether the harm is being done on a local or global scale.

Mild winters of the low desert and the marine and coastal.

His studies hold true across all levels of biolgy, from marine invertebrates to meth-heads.

Learn about marine protected areas, the number each country has, and where they are located.

Small remnants of toys, bottles and packaging persist in the ocean, harming marine life and possibly even us.

Marine tossing a puppy off a cliff has sparked fierce controversy and outrage online, leading to a military.

Others have been designated as marine reserves akin to national parks.

Overfishing continues to be the main problem for the marine ecosystem.

High-gloss white marine paint covers the wainscoting.

The dissolved gas could eat away marine animals' shells.

But when a large amount of oil is released in a single place it causes direct hazards for marine wildlife.

Researcher suggests odd arrangement of marine fossils was stockpiled by enormous, tentacled beast.

For instance, some marine organisms produce population-control compounds that, when given to.

Leaked radiation likely to affect marine ecosystems more than terrestrial ones.

Uncover the magical wonders of the deep blue as you explore the many marine exhibits and wildlife that fill the aquarium.

Marine ecosystems depend on the presence of high-level predators to keep other species in check, he says.

Tiny creatures near the base of the marine food chain lead perilous lives at best.

Marine phytoplankton play a critical role in regulating the earth¿s climate.

Beautiful beaches and unrivaled underwater views lure lovers of marine life to the world's largest coral reef.

Then he meets a dashing marine scientist who warns him off.

Antarctica's native marine life is under threat from invasions of king crabs and other predators, researchers said today.

Even so, almost all coastal and marine system research and exploration is about a decade behind its terrestrial counterpart.

The proteins in question come from the crystal jelly, a marine organism.

Maldives has created three new marine protected areas, including important feeding grounds for manta rays and whale sharks.

These explosions of stinging swarms might also be doing some major disruption to marine food.

It is a successful marine sanctuary, but only because it is well-patrolled.

Algae also fill in the cracks and crevices that make coral reefs a safe haven for fish and other forms of marine life.

Two recent studies highlight a debate within the world of marine fisheries science over how to interpret available fisheries data.

But it's not clear how this would affect marine life or if it would even work on the scale needed to make a difference.

Few can be failed to be saddened by pictures of albatross chicks that have died after consuming plastic marine litter.

Oceanographers, marine biologists, and many others are devoting their careers to exploring the.

Tropical marine ecosystems face a troubled future in a warming world.

The high cost of research ships and the sheer size of the sea make marine data collection a lengthy procedure.

Coral reefs form when colonies of tropical marine plants and animals with limestone skeletons rise atop earlier generations.

Anti-fouling compounds can be placed in capsules on the surfaces of metals intended for use in marine environments.

Species similar to those at whale falls may have depended on dead marine reptiles for hundreds of millions of years.

Marine commanders say that the insurgents have shown less resistance than had been anticipated.

But not all marine biologists agree that corals are in dire straits.

The firm's marine division has grown so fast that it has now overtaken the defence business.

Aquaculture by itself will not solve the crises facing marine ecosystems.

Main Entry:	military
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	armed force
Synonyms:	air force, army, force, marines, navy, service, servicepeople, soldiery, troop

Main Entry:	nautical/naval
Part of Speech:	adjective
Definition:	concerning ships, sea
Synonyms:	abyssal, aquatic, boating, cruising, deep-sea, marine, maritime, navigating, navigational, oceangoing, oceanic, oceanographic, pelagic, rowing, sailing, sailorly, salty, sea-loving, seafaring, seagoing, thalassic, yachting

Main Entry:	sailor
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	person who travels by sea
Synonyms:	able-bodied sailor, bluejacket, boater, cadet, circumnavigator, deck hand, diver, hearty, jack, lascar, marine*, mariner, mate, middy, midshipman/woman, navigator, old salt, pilot, pirate, salt, sea dog, sea person, seafarer, shellback, shipmate, swab, swabber, swabbie, tar, tarpaulin, water dog, windjammer, yachter

* = informal/non-formal usage

Main Entry:	soldier
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	person serving in military
Synonyms:	GI, Green Beret, airforce member, cadet, cavalryperson, commando, conscript, draftee, enlisted person, fighter, guard, guerrilla, gunner, infantry, infantryperson, marine, mercenary, military person, musketeer, officer, paratrooper, pilot, private, rank, recruit, scout, selectee, serviceperson, soldier, soldier-at-arms, trooper, veteran, volunteer, warmonger, warrior

Main Entry:	merchant marine
Part of Speech:	noun
Definition:	merchant navy
Synonyms:	commercial ships, marine, mercantile marine, merchant fleet, naval militia, naval reserve, shipping line

Main Entry:	nautical
Part of Speech:	adjective
Definition:	sea
Synonyms:	abyssal, aquatic, boating, cruising, deep-sea, marine, maritime, naval, navigating, navigational, oceangoing, oceanic, oceanographic, pelagic, rowing, sailing, sailorly, salty, sea-loving, seafaring, seagoing, ship, thalassic, yachting

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