- 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 - Wikipedia
For practical and historical reasons, it is customary to divide the World Ocean into a set of five major oceans By convention these are the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern (Antarctic) oceans
- What are the 5 Oceans of the World? - Earth How
Since the year 2000, the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) started recognizing 5 oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Southern Ocean
- 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
- How many oceans are there? - NOAAs National Ocean Service
Historically, there are four named oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic However, most countries - including the United States - now recognize the Southern (Antarctic) as the fifth ocean
- 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
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