- Ocean - Wikipedia
Oceans are thought to have formed in the Hadean eon and may have been the cause for the emergence of life Plate tectonics, post-glacial rebound, and sea level rise continually change the coastline and structure of the world ocean
- How Many Oceans Are There In The World? - WorldAtlas
Roughly 71 percent of Earth’s surface is covered by saltwater oceans, and the continents themselves hold lakes, rivers, and, in some instances, seas The largest bodies of water are the oceans, but there is some ongoing discussion regarding the actual number of separate oceans
- Ocean | Definition, Distribution, Map, Formation, Facts | Britannica
However, those conducting oceanic research generally recognize the existence of five major oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic oceans Arbitrary boundaries separate these bodies of water, but they are largely defined by the continents that frame them
- Oceans—facts and information | National Geographic
The vast bodies of water surrounding the continents are critical to life on Earth But overfishing and global warming threaten to leave oceans barren
- Ocean Facts - Oceanic Society
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 Dive into fascinating facts about ocean wildlife and ecosystems while learning what’s at stake and how you can help protect them
- All About the Ocean - National Geographic Society
Although the ocean is one continuous body of water, oceanographers have divided it into five principal areas: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans
- Oceans | Earth Observatory Topic - NASA Science
The storm became a major hurricane while traversing the eastern Pacific but weakened as it approached the islands
- UN Atlas of the Oceans: Facts
Covering about 70% of the earth's surface, the oceans are a highly productive system which continuously recycles chemicals, nutrients and water through the 'hydrological cycle', which powers climate and weather, and which regulates global temperature by acting as a giant heat reservoir from the sun
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