marine expeditions
Seafaring research journeys
Marine expeditions are organized journeys by sea for purposes of exploration, research, or discovery.
The term typically evokes scientific voyages studying ocean life, underwater archaeology, or coastal mapping: The marine expedition discovered three new species of deep-sea fish.
It also covers historical voyages of naval exploration and modern oceanographic research missions.
- voyageJourney by sea
- high seasWaters beyond jurisdiction
- oceanMassive saltwater body
- open waterUnobstructed body navigable freely
- discoveryAct of finding something
uncharted waters · ship · crew · sea legs · seafaring · nautical · nautical miles · exploration · treasure hunt · captain · ship's log · compass · charts · sailing · deep-sea · deep dive · submersible · ocean floor
marine expeditionsoverland expeditions
Journeys made across terrain
desert expeditions · mountain expeditions · jungle expeditions · safari · space missions
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