The North Pole has no land beneath it — it sits on sea ice floating over the Arctic Ocean.

The tripod fish can stand on the ocean floor using elongated fin rays.

Fact #1397 · Ocean

The Earth's oceans help regulate climate.

Fact #291 · Ocean

The Dead Sea is shrinking by about one meter per year due to water diversion and evaporation.

Fact #4777 · Ocean

The Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean.

Fact #141 · Ocean

Certain marine animals use camouflage to blend into coral reefs.

Fact #487 · Ocean

Over 90% of Earth's volcanic activity occurs underwater, along mid-ocean ridges.

Fact #4774 · Ocean

The ocean is, on average, 3,682 meters deep — the deepest point is about 11,000 meters.

Fact #5116 · Ocean

Sea turtles have existed for over 100 million years.

Fact #1286 · Ocean