The oceans
hold about 96.5% of all of Earth’s water and is one of the most amazing places
on earth! Bursting with wildlife and teeming with mysteries to be solved, we’ve
still only explored a tiny fraction. Take a deep breath, gang, as we dive into
our ocean facts!
Top ten ocean facts:
1. Around 70% of
the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans.
2. The largest ocean on Earth is the Pacific Ocean, covering around 30% of the Earth’s surface.
3. The name “Pacific Ocean” comes form the Latin name
Tepre Pacificum, “peaceful sea”.
4. The deepest known area of the Earth’s oceans is
known as the Mariana Trench.
It’s deepest point measures 11km. That’s a long dive down!
5. The world’s oceans are home to incredible creatures
that are masters of disguise! Take a look for yourself…
6. The longest mountain range in the world is found
under water. Stretching over 56,000km,
the Mid-Oceanic Ridge is
a mountain chain that runs along the centre of the ocean basins.
7. About 70% of
the oxygen we breathe is produced by the oceans.
8. The sea is home to the world’s largest living
structure – the Great Barrier Reef.
Measuring around 2,600km, it can even be seen from the Moon!
9. We have only explored about 5% of the world’s oceans. There’s
a lot more to be discovered!
10. The sea can be described as the planet’s mega
museum. There are more artefacts and remnants of history in the ocean than in
all of the world’s museums combined!
Pretty
amazing, huh?
Video: TED2007
Photos: Getty Images UK
Photos: Getty Images UK
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