high sea
noun
: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters
—usually used in plural
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That means enforcing bycatch limits, regulating fishing effort, and improving monitoring on the high seas.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The treaty creates the first framework for establishing Marine Protected Areas on the high seas, which make up about two-thirds of the world’s ocean.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Swashbuckling shenanigans from the high seas are on the way to the 2026 South Florida Fair.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Passengers enjoy everything from Broadway-caliber shows to soothing spas and actual race tracks for high-speed adventure on the high seas.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The treaty creates the first framework for establishing Marine Protected Areas on the high seas, which make up about two-thirds of the world’s ocean.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Swashbuckling shenanigans from the high seas are on the way to the 2026 South Florida Fair.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Passengers enjoy everything from Broadway-caliber shows to soothing spas and actual race tracks for high-speed adventure on the high seas.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
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“High sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20sea. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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