North Sea

noun

an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between Great Britain and the European mainland. About 201,000 square miles (520,600 square kilometers); greatest depth, 1,998 feet (610 meters).

North Sea

noun

Former name: German Ocean.��an arm of the Atlantic between Great Britain and the N European mainland. Area: about 569 800 sq km (220 000 sq miles)

North Sea

Arm of the Atlantic Ocean northwest of central Europe.

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Oil was discovered under the sea floor in 1970.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of North Sea¹

Firsr recorded before 1000

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Shanks also said current North Sea oil and gas projects would be allowed to run to completion but reiterated that no further licenses for drilling would be granted.

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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for an end to the windfall tax on oil and gas companies and said new licenses should be issued for drilling in the North Sea.

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The mystery of a North Sea message in a bottle found on a Swedish island after 47 years has been solved by BBC Scotland News.

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Andrew was being bombarded by the breaking waves, tumbling in the tumultuous North Sea.

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For example, the government is reportedly weighing up proposals for a Chinese company to supply wind turbines for an offshore windfarm in the North Sea.

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North Saskatchewan North-Sea gas

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