The ocean covers around 70% of the Earth’s surface. It’s the most livable area on Earth with more life in its waters than any other place on earth. Take a look at the magnitude of the ocean. Its area is approximately 139 million square miles (360 million square kilometers) with an average of 12,080 feet … Read more
There are more than two million species located within the depths of our oceans, and this doesn’t even take into consideration the eighty percent that still hasn’t been explored. And while marine species like sharks, dolphins, and whales tend to get all the recognition, they wouldn’t be able to survive without the help of the … Read more
The marine ecosystem is composed of living organisms like animals and plants, as well as non-living things like rocks and soil. Marine life is highly affected when one type of nonliving thing is removed since both living and nonliving attributes depend on each other for survival. Nonliving things are any lifeless forms that do not … Read more
The ocean has about 343 million trillion, or 343 quintillion gallons of water in it. Although the Earth’s oceans remain one of the most mysterious areas on the planet, scientists have now determined how deep they are and how much water they contain. Using satellites, scientists were able to estimate these recent measurements. The scientists … Read more
Even though El Salvador is the only country in Central America without a Caribbean coast, there is no shortage of beaches along the South Pacific Ocean. With so many quaint villages, surfer friendly waters, and pristine beaches to choose from you could spend weeks hopping from one oasis to the next. Here’s a list of … 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
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