The highest recorded ocean wave exceeded 80 feet in height.

The Earth's oceans absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide.

Fact #242 · Ocean

The Pacific Ocean is larger than all of Earth's landmasses combined.

Fact #4251 · Ocean

The largest living structure on Earth is the Great Barrier Reef.

Fact #912 · Ocean

More than 80% of the world's oceans remain unmapped and unexplored.

Fact #4284 · Ocean

Water covers more than 70% of Earth's surface.

Fact #86 · 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

The ocean contains structures larger than mountain ranges.

Fact #2150 · Ocean

Prehistoric coral reefs were similar to modern reefs.

Fact #707 · Ocean