Marine Ecosystem Vocabulary

noun a small sheltered bay or inlet

verb N/A

adjective N/A

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interjection N/A

article N/A

• The sailors sought refuge in the cove during the storm.
• Let's go hang out at the cove this weekend.
• The cove is the perfect spot for a chill sesh.
• She found solace in the cove of his arms.

noun the branch of zoology that deals with the study of fish

• The study of fish, known as ichthyology, is a specialized branch of biology.
• I find ichthyology fascinating because it involves the study of all things fish-related.
• Diving deep into ichthyology is like exploring a whole new underwater world.
• In the vast ocean of knowledge, ichthyology serves as a valuable compass for understanding aquatic life.

noun Polaris - the North Star, a star in the constellation Ursa Minor that is almost directly above the North Pole and remains stationary in the sky, making it useful for navigation

• Polaris is commonly known as the North Star, which is used for navigation purposes.
• I always look for Polaris in the night sky to find my way home.
• Let's follow Polaris to get back to the campsite.
• In times of confusion, she always looked to Polaris for guidance.

adjective describing something that has been contaminated or made impure by pollutants

• The river became heavily polluted due to industrial waste dumping.
• The lake is so polluted that you can't even swim in it anymore.
• That beach is totally polluted, dude.
• His mind was polluted with negative thoughts.

noun A submerged or partly exposed ridge of sand in a river or along a shore

• The ship ran aground on a sandbank near the shore.
• We should avoid swimming near the sandbank, it can be dangerous.
• Let's chill on the sandbank and catch some rays.
• His financial decisions left him stranded on a sandbank of debt.

noun a narrow strip of land that borders the sea

adjective relating to or located on a seacoast

• The seacoast is lined with picturesque cliffs and sandy beaches.
• Let's take a road trip along the seacoast this weekend.
• I love chilling by the seacoast, it's so relaxing.
• The seacoast of life can be tumultuous, but also full of beauty and adventure.

noun a taxonomic group of teleost fishes characterized by spiny fins

• The Acanthopterygii is a superorder of fish that includes species like perch and bass.
• I heard that Acanthopterygii are known for their spiny fins.
• Those Acanthopterygii fish are pretty cool with their sharp fins.
• Just like the Acanthopterygii fish, sometimes we need to be a little spiky to protect ourselves.