saltwater

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Recent Examples of saltwater In some places, levels are the lowest in more than a decade, which can increase the risk of saltwater intrusion in freshwater supplies. Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026 Being able to coexist with saltwater crocodiles, the most dangerous predator on Earth, and we-- you-- croc attacks are almost non-existent. Holly Williams, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026 There’s a lot of UPF clothing out there, but for saltwater fishing, Rubner swears by Free Fly apparel from head to toe. Francesca Krempa, Outside, 9 Jan. 2026 The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management maintains official records for saltwater sportfish catches. Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saltwater
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Adjective
  • Brazil, the region’s largest oil and gas producer, is now a global leader in deepwater and ultra-deepwater production and aims to rank among the world’s top five crude producers by 2030, driven by prolific fields such as Búzios.
    Juan Pablo Spinetto, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Other Notable Discoveries White himself identified four new species — a new skate, ray, deepwater catshark and chimaera — also known as a ghost shark.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • As deep-sea robotics continues to evolve, such systems are expected to play a larger role not only in archaeology but also in subsea inspection, resource mapping, and environmental monitoring.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
  • In the house reef, there’s snorkelling and paddleboarding; guests preferring deep-sea action can request private yacht excursions or big-game fishing sessions.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Rodent sightings on cruise ships is relatively rare, according to Walt Nadolny, professor emeritus of marine transportation and global business at the State University of New York Maritime College, and a former environmental officer for Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 7 May 2026
  • At school, Mira is participating in a marine-science program called Ocean Ambassadors.
    Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Adjective
  • But there was little sign that Washington might be willing to abandon its naval blockade and accept the offer.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
  • By October 2020, 190 of our naval ships, nearly 65% of the deployable fleet, reported at least one infection.
    Arthur Caplan, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Sargassum includes pelagic species of brown seaweed that have their origin offshore in the Atlantic Ocean and float on its surface, according to the FWC.
    Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 4 May 2026
  • And although most marine mammals are coastal, some pelagic whales and dolphins dwell far offshore.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 Apr. 2026

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“Saltwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saltwater. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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