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Among the clearest statements of China’s intent in the Western Hemisphere came in the fall of 2024, when Xi traveled to Peru to inaugurate the Chancay Port, the largest deepwater facility on the western coast of South America.
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
Friday’s announcement marks the first time that deepwater shark species have been added to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora’s lists of regulated species.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2025
Even if a major oil spill happened 100 miles from Florida’s coast, the loop current could bring it to the state’s shallows, said Tracey Sutton, the deepwater researcher.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
Furthermore, a preliminary agreement with Egypt’s EGAS may lead to the development of five deepwater gas wells in the Mediterranean, connecting to existing infrastructure.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2026
Friday’s announcement marks the first time that deepwater shark species have been added to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora’s lists of regulated species.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2025
Even if a major oil spill happened 100 miles from Florida’s coast, the loop current could bring it to the state’s shallows, said Tracey Sutton, the deepwater researcher.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
Furthermore, a preliminary agreement with Egypt’s EGAS may lead to the development of five deepwater gas wells in the Mediterranean, connecting to existing infrastructure.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deepwater
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Earlier this week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revealed that the deep-sea find belonged to a giant deep-sea anemone, Relicanthus daphneae, and was part of the base that helped the underwater creature attach to rocks.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Whole-genome sequencing revealed the orb shared lots of genetic material with deep-sea anemones.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Much of Culebra is now protected under the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge, which preserves mangroves, dry forest, and charming coastal habitats used by seabirds and marine life.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Consumers should also pay attention to inactive ingredients, since oils, fragrances and other additives can harm marine life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Deepwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deepwater. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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