: of, relating to, or occurring in the deeper parts of the sea
deep-sea fishing

Examples of deep-sea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Marine sanctuaries help to protect underwater resources, like rocky reefs, kelp forests, deep-sea canyons and archaeological sites. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024 For some time now Jonas has been working with the marine biologist and environmentalist David Gruber, incorporating his gorgeous, cautionary films of deep-sea life into her art. Holland Cotter, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2024 The shipwreck's deep-sea location, which remained a mystery until 2015, is near Cartagena, a port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, Colombian officials said in the press release. Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2024 Amenities include a spacious pool and hot tubs, a full-service spa, casual dining at Gus' Grill and drinks at Breezer's Tiki Bar (both offering waterfront views), plus an on-site marina and dive shop offering excursions to swim with dolphins, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, diving, or paddleboarding. Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024 By poring through 65 million years of deep-sea sediment records, researchers analyzed Earth’s history of ocean current behavior. Catherine Duncan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024 In 2022, a deep-sea mapping company and a film crew collected more than 700,000 images of the Titanic and its debris field. Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024 Scientists discover 100 potential new deep-sea species Around 100 potential marine species were discovered near New Zealand — including one mystery creature. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 12 Mar. 2024 The Pacific Fishery Management Council will consider Thursday choosing among several areas off Monterey Bay to protect in order to restore and preserve deep-sea corals that create habitat for sea creatures. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deep-sea was circa 1625

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“Deep-sea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep-sea. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

deep-sea

adjective
ˌdēp-ˌsē
: of, relating to, or occurring in the deeper parts of the sea
deep-sea fishing
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