waters

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The Tagor was detained on Sunday morning in international waters with the help of Britain and other partners, after its Russian captain refused to comply with orders, prosecutors said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

"During hot weather we know people want to keep cool but open waters are exceptionally dangerous as there is no way of telling what's beneath the surface."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Such efforts would strengthen deterrence in the Pacific, Atlantic and waters in the High North, he added.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

On Monday evening, South Korean fishermen spotted a suspicious rubber boat in the waters between China and the Korean Peninsula.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Even though the boats were fully loaded, why not dive down and see what kind of sponges grew beneath these unfamiliar waters?

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler