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Bookmark or Share- Ocean - National Geographic SocietyENCYCLOPEDIC ENTRY. Ocean. The ocean is a huge body of saltwater that covers about 71 percent of Earth’s surface. The planet has one global ocean, though oceanographers and the countries of the world have traditionally divided it into four distinct regions: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic oceans.
- Oceans—facts and information - National GeographicMarch 21, 2019. • 6 min read. 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...
- The Deep Sea | Smithsonian OceanHome. Ecosystems. Deep Sea. The Deep Sea. Introduction. Danielle Hall. Reviewed by Karen Osborn, Smithsonian Institution. Below the ocean’s surface is a mysterious world that accounts for over 95 percent of Earth’s living space—it could hide 20 Washington Monuments stacked on top of each other. But the deep sea remains largely unexplored.
- Marine Life Encyclopedia - OceanaExplore the Marine Life Encyclopedia to learn fun facts and more about your favorite marine animals. From sharks and sea turtles to ecosystems and corals, you’re in the right place to take a deep dive into life under the sea.
- Marine Ecosystems - National Geographic SocietyMarine Ecosystems. Marine ecosystems are aquatic environments with high levels of dissolved salt. These include the open ocean, the deep-sea ocean, and coastal marine ecosystems, each of which has different physical and biological characteristics.
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