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Ocean, continuous body of salt water held in enormous basins on Earth’s surface. There is one ‘world ocean,’ but researchers often separate it into the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic oceans.
The ocean is the body of salt water that covers approx. 70.8% of Earth. In English, the term ocean also refers to any of the large bodies of water into which the world ocean is conventionally divided. The following names describe five different areas of the ocean: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Antarctic/Southern, and Arctic.
Oct 19, 2023 · Learn about the ocean, the huge body of saltwater that covers 71 percent of Earth’s surface and has a rich biodiversity and geography. Discover the five oceans, their features, and the challenges they face from human activities.
Aug 15, 2017 · Oceans serve as the planet’s largest habitat and also help to regulate the global climate. But why is the ocean salty? And how is climate change impacting the ocean?
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- National Geographic
Mar 21, 2019 · Learn about the ocean, the largest habitat and climate regulator on Earth, and how it is affected by human activities. Find out how climate change, overfishing, pollution, and invasive species endanger the ocean and its life, and what can be done to protect it.
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- Christina Nunez
Mar 5, 2024 · Learn about the ocean's role in climate, formation, floor, and life zones. The article covers the basics of oceanography, geography, and biology for grades 9-12+.
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May 9, 2022 · Learn about the oceans of the world, their surface area, volume, depth, and role in the balance of life. Discover the names, locations, and features of the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Southern Oceans.
