as in underwater
living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water a lifelong fascination with sharks and other fearsome aquatic creatures

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Recent Examples of aquatic Wetlands also support wildlife such as aquatic animals, amphibians, reptiles and insects; a decline in biodiversity can cause large losses for the region’s thriving outdoor recreation, tourism, hunting and fishing industries. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024 The Mangione family also run a family foundation that has nearly $4.5 million in assets, and were longtime benefactors of Loyola University in Maryland, which named its aquatic center after them. Casey Tolan, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024 Some neighbors concerned about the health of the goldfish had stolen some away in the night; a camera stationed over the pond discouraged any future aquatic rescues. The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024 With pristine Caribbean waters and abundant marine life, every guest should also partake in some aquatic excursion while on the island, whether that’s snorkeling near the beach or booking a boat trip to explore the surrounding waters. Rana Good, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aquatic 

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“Aquatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquatic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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