What is the Difference Between a Sea and an Ocean?
A look at the geographic definitions of oceans and seas.
Oceans Produce Half of the World’s Oxygen
The oceans produce over half of the oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere, making them a vital source of oxygen for life on our planet.
Geography Facts About the Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean, named after the Greek god Atlas, is the second-largest ocean in the world.
53% of U.S. Ocean, Coastal, and Great Lakes Waters are Unmapped
According to a new report by the United States’ federal Interagency Working Group on Ocean Coastal Mapping, 53 percent of the country’s ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes water is still unmapped.
How Ocean Currents Move Pollution Around the World
How does pollution from plastic, trash, and oil spills move around Earth’s oceans?