as in aquatic
living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water
underwater plants don't require as much light to grow as surface plants a vessel designed for underwater exploration
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That has accelerated the sinking of the city — up to 8 inches a year in places — with experts predicting that some neighborhoods could be underwater by 2050.
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024
By 2060, sea levels are predicted to rise enough that 60% of the land would be underwater; by 2100, both will be entirely submerged.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2024
Scientists discover ancient stone fish trap believed to be over 11,000 years old near Alaskan coast
Scientists exploring an underwater region off the coast of Alaska discovered an ancient stone fish trap that may be the oldest ever found.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 15 Aug. 2024
Newt Perry, who managed Wakulla Springs and went on to create the world-famous Weeki Wachee underwater mermaid shows that still happen today, introduced Browning to Universal executives.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024
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Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2024
By 2060, sea levels are predicted to rise enough that 60% of the land would be underwater; by 2100, both will be entirely submerged.
—Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2024
Scientists discover ancient stone fish trap believed to be over 11,000 years old near Alaskan coast
Scientists exploring an underwater region off the coast of Alaska discovered an ancient stone fish trap that may be the oldest ever found.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 15 Aug. 2024
Newt Perry, who managed Wakulla Springs and went on to create the world-famous Weeki Wachee underwater mermaid shows that still happen today, introduced Browning to Universal executives.
—Kathryn Varn, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Underwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwater. Accessed 13 Sep. 2024.
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