- Ocean - Wikipedia
Five oceanic divisions are usually recognized: the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Antarctic Southern Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean; the last two listed are sometimes consolidated into the first three
- Ocean | Definition, Distribution, Map, Formation, Facts | Britannica
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
- Oceans—facts and information | National Geographic
The ocean is a continuous body of salt water that covers more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface Ocean currents govern the world's weather and churn a kaleidoscope of life
- All About the Ocean - National Geographic Society
The ocean offers a wealth of fishing and whaling resources, but these resources are threatened People have harvested so much fish and marine life for food and other products that some species have disappeared
- Ocean Facts - Oceanic Society
Learn about the ocean and its inhabitants, from sea turtles to whales The ocean is essential to life on Earth It covers more than 70% of our planet and holds 96 5% of all water It regulates our climate, generates half of Earth's oxygen, and is home to millions of species
- The Global Ocean - NASA Science
The ocean covers about 70% of Earth’s surface and contains 97% of its water Data collected by NASA’s Earth-observing instruments help scientists understand how Earth’s ocean supports a vast diversity of life and the role it plays in influencing global temperature, weather patterns, climate, and food supply
- Ocean - New World Encyclopedia
Five oceanic divisions are usually reckoned: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern; the last two listed are sometimes consolidated into the first three An ocean (from Ωκεανός, Okeanos (Oceanus) in Greek) is a major body of saline water, and a principal component of the hydrosphere
- Know Your Ocean | Ocean Today - National Oceanic and Atmospheric . . .
Understanding basic facts about the ocean is important since it affects everything from our atmosphere to our ecosystems By knowing your ocean, you are better prepared to help protect it
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