If you’ve ever taken a dip in the beautiful blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, you may have wondered what’s lurking beneath the surface. This famous body of water is considered a biodiversity hot spot, with over 500 native fish species and thousands of other critters like dolphins, sharks, and crustaceans swimming beneath the surface. … Read more
The ocean is deeper than the sea as it’s comprised of larger bodies of water. We don’t know the exact depth of the ocean. But the areas of the ocean which have been scanned so far (around 10%) show us that the average depth of the ocean is 3.7 km or 2.3 miles. Seas and … Read more
The high salinity level of the Dead Sea prevents it from supporting marine life such as fish. On average, the waters of the Dead Sea are around 10 times saltier than the waters of other seas. But what favors so much salt in a small sea? It’s the high temperatures of the region that prompt … Read more
There are 5 oceans in the world. These are the Atlantic, Arctic, Pacific, Indian, and the Southern Ocean. Combined, these 5 oceans cover more than 70% of our planet. Largely unexplored, oceans have always been a matter of mystery. But today, we know more about these oceans than we ever did. Here’s what you need … Read more
Rain is only marginally salty above oceans. It mainly consists of small amounts of salt which evaporate together with the water of the oceans. But most salt in the ocean is the result of rainwater washing down minerals from the shores of the ocean and taking them inside the water. Rain is partially salty but … Read more
The Arctic Ocean is the coldest ocean on Earth. It is mostly a polar climate ocean that remains cold throughout the year. During the summer when the temperature rises to around 0 degrees Celsius, the ocean tends to get most visiting ships. The temperature of the water at the surface is also very low in … Read more
The Indian Ocean is the hottest on Earth. It has the highest year-round temperature that allows it to remain warm almost every day of the year. Most of those measuring its temperature agree this ocean is warm at the surface, much like all other oceans that are cooler the deeper the measurement is taken. The … Read more