What are some interesting facts about the ocean?

94 % of life on Earth is aquatic. ... Less than 5 percent of the Earth’s oceans have been explored. ... Only 3 people have been to the Mariana Trench — the deepest part of the ocean, at roughly 7 miles deep. ... 2/3 of marine life remains unidentified. ... Atlantic Ocean is getting bigger and the Pacific is getting smaller. ... More items...

What are the 5 major oceans?

What are the 5 major oceans in the world? Atlantic Ocean. Arctic Ocean. Indian Ocean. Pacific Ocean. Southern Ocean.

What creatures live in the ocean?

Yellowfin Tuna: a large, fast-moving fish of the open ocean, with yellow dorsal fins Yellowtail Amberjack: a large food fish of the Indo-Pacific region Yellow Tang: a small bright yellow fish of Indo-Pacific reefs, popular in saltwater aquariums

What is life like in the ocean?

The Southern Ocean, also called the Antarctic Ocean is home to thousands of species and a complex ecosystem. With waves of up to 20 meters high and sub-zero temperatures, it’s not easy to study life there. New technologies are allowing scientists to learn more, including helping understand the effects of climate change on the ocean.