as in oceanic
of, relating to, or occurring in the open sea chartered a boat to do some deep-sea fishing

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Recent Examples of deep-sea The Department of Commerce has the authority to give permits and licenses for companies to pursue deep-sea mining on the high seas. Simmone Shah, Time, 16 Apr. 2025 The team, and later several independent experts, identified the squid as a baby colossal squid, a mysterious deep-sea predator that had never been seen alive in its natural habitat. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025 Amenities include a spacious pool and hot tubs, a full-service spa, casual dining at Gus' Grill and drinks at Breezer's Tiki Bar (both offering waterfront views), plus an on-site marina and dive shop offering excursions to go deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, diving, or paddleboarding. Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025 Magellan Ltd, a deep-sea mapping company, and Atlantic Productions conducted the scans over a six-week expedition. ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deep-sea

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“Deep-sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deep-sea. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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