marine

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The strait is roughly 20 miles wide at its narrowest point and divided into lanes to separate marine traffic, forcing merchant ships to travel along predictable routes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I would stand in our kitchen at dusk, the marine layer settling in, peaceful as I loaded the dishwasher in a life I hadn’t necessarily seen for myself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Because these parasites depend on multiple species to survive, their presence can reflect the overall strength of the marine ecosystem.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Greenpeace marine biologist Thilo Maack said they had tried to stop the whale entering a shallow bay on Poel Island, but it had done so anyway.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Lizards challenged lizards while people watched, and marine iguanas walked between human feet on their way down the beaches to feed in the sea.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George