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also oceanographical
as in hydrographic
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Recent Examples of oceanographic
The ship will also carry a 40-meter coring system for extracting deep-sea sediment samples, advanced oceanographic instrumentation, and fiber-rope lifting systems capable of operating across virtually the entire water column—from surface to seafloor.
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Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Chinese developers said the vehicles are intended for high-precision oceanographic surveys, seabed mapping and underwater reconnaissance.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
Potential future uses of that building include classrooms, an indoor play space or an oceanographic institute.
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John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
In a different study, Sugimoto and colleagues with the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Meteorological Research Institute took oceanographic measurements in the Extension’s new location.
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Chris Mooney,
CNN Money,
17 Dec. 2025
Early analysis of the 12-foot-long device showed sensors measuring temperature, depth, and seawater salinity—hallmarks of an oceanographic profiling mission, Tarriela said.
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Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
Not much is known about their movements, but it’s believed that the species may follow squid populations or relocate as a result of oceanographic conditions.
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Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Chinese developers said the vehicles are intended for high-precision oceanographic surveys, seabed mapping and underwater reconnaissance.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
Potential future uses of that building include classrooms, an indoor play space or an oceanographic institute.
—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
In a different study, Sugimoto and colleagues with the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Meteorological Research Institute took oceanographic measurements in the Extension’s new location.
—
Chris Mooney,
CNN Money,
17 Dec. 2025
Early analysis of the 12-foot-long device showed sensors measuring temperature, depth, and seawater salinity—hallmarks of an oceanographic profiling mission, Tarriela said.
—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
Not much is known about their movements, but it’s believed that the species may follow squid populations or relocate as a result of oceanographic conditions.
—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oceanographic
hydrographic
Adjective
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The vehicle is designed to support mine countermeasures, search and recovery, hydrographic and geophysical survey, offshore infrastructure inspection, and environmental mapping missions.
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Coastguard Kaipara added in a Facebook post that the Royal New Zealand Navy's hydrographic team was assisting, too.
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“Oceanographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oceanographic. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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