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deep-sea Definition

deep·-sea (-sē′)

adjective

in or of the deeper parts of the sea deep-sea fishing

deep-sea Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: Some of them will go on lengthy research expeditions or make deep-sea dives.

Modifies a noun

  • dogfish: The only rich source of dietary squalene comes from the liver oils of the deep-sea dogfish.
  • trawler: Many deep-sea trawlers now have active trawl doors that can be adapted remotely whilst on the seabed.
  • fishing: Much deep-sea fishing was carried out solely to provide food for salmon fish farms.
  • diver: Even fish could be dangerous for a deep-sea diver.
  • sediment: This indicates that deep-sea sediments constitute a very important source of DON to the world ocean.
  • fisherman: A Court of Auditors official commented: These are not coal miners or deep-sea fishermen.