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Oceans

Oceans cover more than 70% of Earth's surface, making them the planet's largest ecosystems and one of the most important factors shaping climate, weather, biodiversity, and human civilization. They connect continents, support millions of species, and provide food, transportation, energy, and livelihoods for billions of people.

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Oceans cover more than 70% of Earth's surface, making them the planet's largest ecosystems and one of the most important factors shaping climate, weather, biodiversity, and human civilization. They connect continents, support millions of species, and provide food, transportation, energy, and livelihoods for billions of people.

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What fraction of global oxygen is produced by ocean phytoplankton?

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There are five recognized oceans: the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean. Together, they form one interconnected global ocean.
The Pacific Ocean is both the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. It contains the Mariana Trench, which is the deepest known point in the world's oceans.
Oceans regulate Earth's climate, produce much of the planet's oxygen through marine organisms, support diverse ecosystems, provide food and transportation, and play a key role in the global water cycle and economy.
Ocean currents are continuous movements of seawater driven by wind, Earth's rotation, temperature, and salinity differences. They transport heat around the globe, influence weather and climate, and help distribute nutrients that support marine life.
Learning about oceans helps you understand Earth's geography, climate, marine ecosystems, and environmental challenges. It also explains how oceans influence weather, global trade, biodiversity, and everyday life while highlighting the importance of protecting these vital natural resources.

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