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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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Wind Peak captain comes home to Hull on the 'biggest' ship around • May 13, 2025, 12:09 PM ET (BBC)
Sandeel fishing ban in North Sea to remain - court rules • May 3, 2025, 5:02 AM ET (BBC)
Sunderland shipbuilders bring back heritage with boat launch • Apr. 26, 2025, 2:37 AM ET (BBC)
Dutch agree deal to ramp up North Sea natural gas production • Apr. 23, 2025, 4:47 AM ET (DutchNews.nl)

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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 and its Varying Forms
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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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