1ma·rine 
/məˈri:n/ adjective
always used before a noun /məˈri:n/ adjective 1 : of or relating to the sea or the plants and animals that live in the sea
▪ marine life ▪ marine animals such as dolphins and whales ▪ a marine environment ▪ marine biologists [=scientists who study life in the sea] 2 : of or relating to sailing on the sea or doing business (such as trading) by sea
▪ a marine [=nautical] chart ▪ marine [=(more commonly) maritime] law
▪ marine life ▪ marine animals such as dolphins and whales ▪ a marine environment ▪ marine biologists [=scientists who study life in the sea]
▪ a marine [=nautical] chart ▪ marine [=(more commonly) maritime] law
