as in underwater
living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water a lifelong fascination with sharks and other fearsome aquatic creatures

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Recent Examples of aquatic Marine-life experts say the toxic runoff can have both acute, immediate impacts on the fish and other aquatic life living in the bay, along with long-term impacts like widespread die-offs. Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025 One thing that is not recommended: releasing fish into a local aquatic wildlife setting. Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025 These aquatic, plant-like animals related to sea stars and sea urchins are formally called crinoids. Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025 Complementary therapies might include needle, herbal, magnetic, laser, electrical stimulation, water, aquatic, and facial cupping procedures. Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for aquatic 

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“Aquatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquatic. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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