open ocean

noun

Meaning

The part of the sea that is far from the coast, where the water is deep and not enclosed by land.

Examples

Migratory whales spend most of their lives navigating the vast open ocean.
The research vessel was designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the open ocean.

Synonyms: high seas, deep sea, pelagic zone

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open ocean

noun

Pronunciation: ˈoʊpən ˈoʊʃən

Definition

The part of the sea that is far from the coast, where the water is deep and not enclosed by land.

Examples

Migratory whales spend most of their lives navigating the vast open ocean.
The research vessel was designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the open ocean.
Plastic pollution has unfortunately reached even the most remote areas of the open ocean.

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