The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DUGONG
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The straight part
We know that "Marine creature" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case marine creature = dugong.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DUGONG mean?
DUGONG noun- A plant-eating aquatic marine mammal, of the genus Dugong, found in tropical regions.