Surfer Garrett McNamara rode a 78-foot wave off Nazaré, Portugal, in 2011 — a record at the time.

The deepest part of the ocean is approximately 35,876 feet down.

Fact #2590 · Ocean

Some deep-sea jellyfish emit flashes of light when disturbed.

Fact #1396 · Ocean

The ocean contains structures larger than mountain ranges.

Fact #1728 · Ocean

Some deep‑sea creatures have never seen sunlight in millions of years.

Fact #2237 · Ocean

The ocean contains structures larger than mountain ranges.

Fact #2114 · Ocean

The Dead Sea is so salty that nothing larger than bacteria can survive in it, and swimmers float effortlessly.

Fact #4257 · Ocean

The Pacific Ocean covers nearly one-third of Earth's surface.

Fact #297 · Ocean

The deep-sea environment is near freezing in temperature.

Fact #1419 · Ocean