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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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Damaged North Sea oil tanker draws shipwatchers to Great Yarmouth • Apr. 14, 2025, 8:10 PM ET (BBC)
Police seize €1.5 million worth of hash in Scheveningen • Apr. 13, 2025, 11:12 PM ET (DutchNews.nl)
Stena Immaculate oil tanker arrives into Great Yarmouth port • Apr. 12, 2025, 6:30 AM ET (BBC)
North Sea crash oil tanker to be towed to Great Yarmouth • Apr. 10, 2025, 8:33 AM ET (BBC)
Ship owner takes legal action over North Sea crash • Apr. 4, 2025, 5:50 AM ET (BBC)

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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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1:116 Aquanauts: Underwater Treasure, divers searching for treasure underwater
International Waters
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
All About Oceans and Seas Quiz
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Sailboat against a beautiful landscape
Which Waters Do You Pass Through When You “Sail the Seven Seas”?