seaway

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"So we were on the beach here. This area was part of that seaway, and streams and rivers that drained into that beach would be great habitat for these kinds of organisms," Adams said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2026

The first mammal from South America discovered in the older beds was from a primate species, which is presumed to have rafted across the seaway.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2024

Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan also have overlapping claims in the seaway, which sits atop vast deposits of oil and gas.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2023

In November, 27 people drowned when their small rubber dinghy deflated, and many others have needed to be rescued from the narrow seaway, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

From Reuters • Jun. 8, 2022

We found it not difficult now to go aboard the Belle Helène, for, in the lessening seaway, she rolled not so evilly.

From The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive by Mathes, Harry A.