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as in marine
of or relating to the sea
among pelagic animals the undisputed king is the blue whale, the largest creature currently roaming the face of the earth
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Recent Examples of pelagic
Instead, target these abundant and hungry pelagic fish by trolling in areas with clear water, and focus on floating structure like sargassum and kelp paddies, oil rigs, and even floating ocean debris.
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Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024
The large fish, which can grow to seven feet long, eat a variety of species, including small pelagic fish, juvenile tuna and invertebrates.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
His trips included 16 pelagic trips aboard various commercial and private boats.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
For years, scientists have observed stomach eversion in elasmobranchs and pelagic fishes, especially when they are captured in hook and line fisheries.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
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Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024
The large fish, which can grow to seven feet long, eat a variety of species, including small pelagic fish, juvenile tuna and invertebrates.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
His trips included 16 pelagic trips aboard various commercial and private boats.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024
For years, scientists have observed stomach eversion in elasmobranchs and pelagic fishes, especially when they are captured in hook and line fisheries.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pelagic
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One of the only remaining quantitative studies on its effectiveness was conducted in 1919 by an MIT naval architecture and marine engineering student named Leo Blodgett as part of his thesis.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
20 Mar. 2025
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Dennis Washington, Montana Net Worth: $7.4 billion In 1985, Montana received $1 million toward the construction of its $3.2 million football stadium from Washington, whose conglomerate owns businesses in industries including copper mining and marine transportation.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The cooling effect altered oceanic circulation patterns, leading to stronger thermohaline currents that further distributed cold water across the globe.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The theme now lends to the intimate cantina vibe with the roots of an oceanic eatery, providing locals with the flavors and ambience of a beachside getaway.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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Layne, the resident marine biologist and free diver, can take you snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, spearfishing, and even on a whale-watching excursion from June to September.—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
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The creatures include everything from a squat lobster to a deep-sea limpet.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Pelagic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pelagic. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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