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12 Interesting Facts About the Ocean

12 Interesting Facts About the Ocean

Here are some interesting facts about the ocean:
  • The ocean covers 71% of the Earth's surface 
  • The ocean's average depth is 12,100 feet 
  • The ocean contains enough salt to cover the entire Earth's surface 
  • The ocean is home to the planet's longest mountain range, which is 10 times longer than the Andes 
  • The ocean contains 37 of the 50 critical minerals found on Earth 
  • The ocean produces 50–80% of the Earth's oxygen through photosynthesis by marine plankton, algae, and some bacteria 
  • The ocean's mid-ocean ridge system is over 80,000 miles long and is part of every ocean 
  • The Pacific Ocean is shrinking by one inch each year due to tectonic plate movement, while the Atlantic Ocean is growing by one inch annually 
  • Most volcanic eruptions, which number over one million, occur underwater 
  • The ocean is home to a wide range of wildlife and biodiversity 
  • The ocean provides food, ingredients for medicine, and enables the transportation of goods around the world