Marine (ocean)
Marine is an adjective for things relating to the ocean, such as marine biology, marine ecology and marine geology etc. As a noun it can be a term for a kind of navy, those enlisted in such a navy, or members of troops attached to a navy, e.g. the United States Marine Corps. In scientific contexts, the term almost always refers exclusively to saltwater environments, although in other contexts (e.g., engineering) it may refer to any (usually navigable) body of water.
marine is something related to sea animals and animals that live by the sea or related to sailing on the sea or doing business by the sea.
See also
- Maritime (disambiguation)
- Marine art
- Marine habitats
- Marine pollution
- Marine debris
- Marine biology
- Aquatic science
- European Atlas of the Seas
External links
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- Marine Stewardship Council - An independent non-profit organization that promotes responsible fishing practices
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