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Resembling the size and shape of a semi truck’s fuel tanker, it was designed to use seawater to cool itself and be largely self-sufficient once anchored to the seabed.
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Many experts say water recycling and conservation should come first, noting wastewater purification typically uses far less energy than seawater desalination and can substantially reduce impacts on marine life.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Attacks on desalination plants, which convert seawater into potable water and are critical in the arid Middle East, could pose additional challenges for these facilities, which require water for cooling purposes.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
As freshwater pressure drops, seawater can push into the region’s porous limestone, threatening the primary drinking water source for millions.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
Many experts say water recycling and conservation should come first, noting wastewater purification typically uses far less energy than seawater desalination and can substantially reduce impacts on marine life.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Attacks on desalination plants, which convert seawater into potable water and are critical in the arid Middle East, could pose additional challenges for these facilities, which require water for cooling purposes.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
As freshwater pressure drops, seawater can push into the region’s porous limestone, threatening the primary drinking water source for millions.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Seawater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seawater. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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seawater
noun
sea·wa·ter
ˈsē-ˌwȯt-ər 
-ˌwät-
: water in or from the sea
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