Ocean Vocab

Definition: of or relating to the sea

Sentence: Whales, sharks and seahorses are examples of marine animals

Marine

Definition: A scientist who studies the ocean and everything in it
Sentence: The oceanographer was studying different species of Jelly Fish

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Oceanographer

Definition: A group of living things that are physically similar and can reproduce with one another
Sentence: One of the most endangered marine species is the sea turtle

Species

Definition: A small vessel that can operate under water, especially at deep levels.
Sentence: Oceanographers may use a submersible to reach and explore areas of the deep ocean

Submersible

Definition: To put a label on an object to tell something about it including who owns it or where it belongs
Sentence: Pet dogs wear tags to show who they belong to

Tag

Definition: The force that water puts on an object
Sentence: The water pressure in the shower was so weak that only a light trickle came out

Water Pressure