marine

noun/adjective28 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7

Refers to a country's commercial shipping fleet and its crew.

The plants and animals of the ocean.

A branch of a nation's armed forces, specifically the United States Marine Corps.

The scientific study of life in the ocean.

A scientist who studies life in the ocean.

The ecosystem of the ocean, including physical and biological components.

The study of the ocean and its ecosystems.

The natural home or environment of a marine animal, plant, or other organism.

Wild animals that live in the sea.

A mammal that lives in the sea, such as a whale or dolphin.

The contamination of oceans or other bodies of salt water with harmful substances.

An animal that lives in the sea.

A scientist specializing in the study of the ocean.

Fish that live in salt water.

A living being that exists in the sea.

The study of interactions among marine organisms and their environment.

An area of the sea, often including coastal land, protected for conservation and recreation.

A type of marine protected area where all fishing and other extractive activities are prohibited.

A federally designated area of the marine environment that is protected for its conservation, recreational, ecological, or historical significance.

A bird that lives on or near the sea, like a seagull.

A professional who is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of all major mechanical and engineered equipment on board a ship.

A living thing, often microscopic, in the sea.

Insurance that covers loss or damage of ships, cargo, terminals, and any transport by which property is transferred.

The study of the history and structure of the ocean floor.

The study of human history through artifacts found underwater.

Housing for members of the Marine Corps.

The art and science of directing a vessel's course, position, and speed on the water.

A type of snail that lives in the ocean.