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The hatchlings then drift in the open ocean, clinging to floating sargassum and feeding on small organisms found in the seaweed.
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Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
These whales — which are usually found in the open ocean — are distinguished by their slender, streamlined bodies, which are adapted for quick movement.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
There are pros and cons associated with both groups, with flight species being better able to avoid attack, but also having a harder time finding mates since they are dispersed in the open ocean.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
Sea turtle migrations are impressive: These aquatic reptiles swim thousands of miles across the open ocean to return to the same foraging grounds and nesting sites.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
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Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
These whales — which are usually found in the open ocean — are distinguished by their slender, streamlined bodies, which are adapted for quick movement.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
There are pros and cons associated with both groups, with flight species being better able to avoid attack, but also having a harder time finding mates since they are dispersed in the open ocean.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
Sea turtle migrations are impressive: These aquatic reptiles swim thousands of miles across the open ocean to return to the same foraging grounds and nesting sites.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Open ocean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20ocean. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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