B1adjectivenaturescience
US/məˈriːn/
UK/məˈriːn/
connected with the sea and the plants and animals that live in it
In context
She is studying marine biology at a university on the coast.
Plastic waste is a serious threat to marine life.
The government created a marine park to protect the coral.
Words that go with marine
adjective + noun
- marine lifeOil spills can destroy marine life.
- marine biologistA marine biologist counted the fish on the reef.
- marine environmentNoise from ships harms the marine environment.
- marine ecosystemWarming water affects the whole marine ecosystem.
- marine pollutionMarine pollution comes mostly from land.
- marine reserveFishing is banned in the marine reserve.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
sea biologyCorrect: marine biology