The ocean absorbs about 30% of the carbon dioxide produced by humans.

The vampire squid feeds primarily on marine snow.

Fact #1420 · Ocean

The Pacific Ocean contains numerous coral atolls.

Fact #315 · Ocean

The Atlantic Ocean is widening by about 2.5 cm per year as tectonic plates spread apart.

Fact #5124 · Ocean

Some coral reefs are visible from space.

Fact #197 · Ocean

The whale shark is the world's largest fish, growing up to 12 meters and filtering tons of water daily.

Fact #4541 · Ocean

More than half of the world's coral reefs have been lost since the 1950s due to warming and acidifying oceans.

Fact #4292 · Ocean

Sea cucumbers can expel internal organs as a defense mechanism.

Fact #350 · Ocean

The Pacific Ocean is deeper than Mount Everest is tall.

Fact #258 · Ocean