The deep-sea environment is near freezing in temperature.

Some prehistoric marine reptiles hunted in ancient oceans.

Fact #686 · Ocean

Dumbo octopuses live at depths of 3,000–4,000 meters and are named for ear-like fins they use to swim.

Fact #5119 · Ocean

Hurricanes gain strength from warm ocean water.

Fact #808 · Ocean

Certain fish can inflate their bodies to appear larger.

Fact #554 · Ocean

Certain marine mammals have thick blubber for insulation.

Fact #877 · Ocean

Coral spawning events, triggered by moon phase and water temperature, release billions of eggs in a single night.

Fact #5134 · Ocean

The ocean contains structures larger than mountain ranges.

Fact #2105 · Ocean

The Earth's oceans contain over 200,000 identified species.

Fact #180 · Ocean