open sea
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While there is debate about why so many Chinese fishing vessels would gather in geometric formations in the open sea, experts widely agree that they were not there to fish.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Most existing wave energy devices perform well only under specific wave conditions, limiting their effectiveness in the constantly shifting environment of the open sea.
From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026
It had not been seen since it reportedly entered the region in January but it had been crossing the open sea where satellite coverage is limited.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
In another striking show of force, the U.S. military on Wednesday seized two sanctioned oil tankers on the open sea.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
What would she give to stand on the deck of the Dolphin, facing down the river, toward the open sea and Barbados!
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
