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The North Sea, the Baltic Sea, and the English Channel. Cromarty harbour, northern Scotland, at the mouth of Cromarty Firth, an inlet (via Moray Firth) of the North Sea. Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, England
Ensuring maritime safety through hydrographic surveys
One of the fjords that extend inland from the North Sea along the mountainous coast of western Norway. The harbour at Bergen, Nor., a major North Sea fishing port.
Learn how oil is extracted in the North Sea and transported to Norway's refineries and petrochemical industry
Harnessing wave power: The Pelamis generator
Identifying the River Thames as a crucial link between London and the sea and recounting the history behind London Docklands as a principal trading hub
See how the Netherlands combats rising sea levels with the Delta Project and its Eastern Schelde Dam
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Cromarty harbour, northern Scotland, at the mouth of Cromarty Firth, an inlet (via Moray Firth) of the North Sea.
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Solved after 47 years: The mystery of the North Sea message in a bottle • June 11, 2025, 2:08 AM ET (BBC)
Kielland families welcome Norway rig deaths compensation • June 6, 2025, 5:17 AM ET (BBC)
Rig families to get compensation from Norway • June 6, 2025, 5:17 AM ET (BBC)
Russian captain denies manslaughter in North Sea collision as he faces UK trial • May 30, 2025, 8:54 AM ET (AP)

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The North Sea, the Baltic Sea, and the English Channel.
Cromarty harbour, northern Scotland, at the mouth of Cromarty Firth, an inlet (via Moray Firth) of the North Sea.
Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, England
One of the fjords that extend inland from the North Sea along the mountainous coast of western Norway.
The harbour at Bergen, Nor., a major North Sea fishing port.
Ensuring maritime safety through hydrographic surveys
Learn how oil is extracted in the North Sea and transported to Norway's refineries and petrochemical industry
Harnessing wave power: The Pelamis generator
Identifying the River Thames as a crucial link between London and the sea and recounting the history behind London Docklands as a principal trading hub
See how the Netherlands combats rising sea levels with the Delta Project and its Eastern Schelde Dam
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water glass on white background. (drink; clear; clean water; liquid)
Water and its Varying Forms
wave. ocean. Cresting ocean wave. Large sea waves. storm, hurricane, tropical cyclone
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1:116 Aquanauts: Underwater Treasure, divers searching for treasure underwater
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Sailboat against a beautiful landscape
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