open ocean

noun

: an area of ocean that is far from land
fish caught in the open ocean

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Since 1970, shark populations in the open ocean have dropped by more than 70 percent. Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 The presence of chlorophyll in open ocean is a proxy for concentrations of phytoplankton biomass. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 June 2025 Meanwhile, in the open ocean, rising sea surface temperatures and algal blooms are possibly impacting how light travels through the upper layers. Jay Kakade june 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2025 From swimming with whales in the open ocean to tracing ancestral stories along remote coastlines, every journey is designed to spark curiosity, deepen connection, and leave guests changed. Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for open ocean

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“Open ocean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20ocean. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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