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living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water
  • a lifelong fascination with sharks and other fearsome aquatic creatures

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The first known use of aquatic was circa 1600

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“Aquatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquatic. Accessed 14 Aug. 2020.

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