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as in marine
of or relating to the sea
among pelagic animals the undisputed king is the blue whale, the largest creature currently roaming the face of the earth
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Recent Examples of pelagic
Kona Blackwater Dive is an advanced, thrilling dive over deep water (thousands of feet) to witness the nightly migration of pelagic, alien-like and larval creatures.
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Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
One third of pelagic sharks and rays are now threatened with extinction.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
For the advanced, channels around the islands work like pelagic highways, attracting more than 3,000 different marine species.
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Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
Beginners can explore shallow reefs with abundant marine life, while advanced divers can venture to deeper sites with strong currents and the chance to encounter pelagic species.
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Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for pelagic
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
One third of pelagic sharks and rays are now threatened with extinction.
—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
For the advanced, channels around the islands work like pelagic highways, attracting more than 3,000 different marine species.
—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
Beginners can explore shallow reefs with abundant marine life, while advanced divers can venture to deeper sites with strong currents and the chance to encounter pelagic species.
—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for pelagic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pelagic
Adjective
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That included seafloor mapping data, water-column observations, and measurements of marine biomass.
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More than 40 different species of shark can be found in the Bahamas' approximately 630,000 square kilometers of marine area, according to the Pew Environmental Group.
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Swimming alongside oceanic manta rays and watching dolphins race beside the boat left a lasting impression, but so did the lifestyle itself.
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Panthalassa previously conducted oceanic field tests using its Ocean-1, Ocean-2, and Wavehopper designs in 2021 and 2024 to verify the stability of its power generation and navigational software.
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Among the programs the endowment will serve are youth travel ball grants focused on military children, Padres VIP game day experiences by military members and their families and deep-sea fishing trips for military families.
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Mapping deep-sea ecosystems Environmental studies remain a critical requirement before any commercial deep-sea mining activity can move forward.
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“Pelagic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelagic. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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