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Heat Distribution!
Oceans absorb and store large amounts of heat from the sun. They distribute this heat around the globe through ocean currents, which helps to keep temperatures in different regions stable.
Variations in ocean temperatures can lead to significant shifts in weather patterns globally, including droughts and hurricanes!
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The ocean and Earth’s climate!
The ocean is often called the "planet's heart" because of its role in regulating Earth's climate and supporting life, much like the heart's role in our body. The oceans regulate heat distribution, carbon storage, and the global water cycle. It shows that the health of oceans is linked to the health of the earth.
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The ocean absorbs over 30% of the Earth's carbon dioxide.
The ocean absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere because marine plants convert CO2 into organic matter and oxygen, through photosynthesis. Some of the carbon absorbed by the ocean settles into the deep sea or becomes part of marine life, where it can be stored for a long time.
However, absorbing CO2 makes the ocean more acidic, which can harm marine life like corals and plankton.
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More than 80% of the ocean is unexplored.
We've explored the surfaces of the moon and even Mars more extensively than the depths of our own oceans! Despite covering over 70% of Earth, our oceans remain largely unexplored.
Scientists believe that more than 90% of ocean species are yet to be discovered, possibly numbering in the hundreds of thousands to millions.
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Why is the ocean so salty?
It's because rain washes minerals from rocks on land into rivers, which then carry them to the sea. Over millions of years, this process has added tons of salt to the ocean. This salt is vital for marine life and the overall health of our planet.
If we were to spread all the salt in the ocean over the land, it would create a layer 152 meters (500 feet) thick!
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Did you know that over half of the Earth's oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants called phytoplankton?
These incredible organisms float on the ocean's surface, where they absorb sunlight to produce oxygen through photosynthesis. The oxygen they generate eventually reaches our atmosphere. Phytoplankton are vital to marine food chains, supporting everything from small zooplankton to giant whales.
Shifts in temperature, acidity, or nutrient levels can severely impact phytoplankton populations. A decline in these organisms could reduce oxygen levels and endanger aquatic ecosystems all over the world, all due to ocean pollution and climate change.
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The Pacific Ocean!
The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on our planet. It covers more than 30% of the Earth’s surface and has more than 25.000 islands. The Pacific Ocean is so big that it covers more surface area than all the landmasses on Earth combined!
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The Five World Oceans!
The world is home to five major oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic (the smallest and shallowest).These oceans are all interconnected and are crucial for regulating our climate, supporting marine life, and driving global trade.
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Did you know that life on Earth wouldn't exist without the oceans?
Whether we're aware of it or not, we all depend on the ocean. Covering over 70% of our planet, the oceans are home to millions of species - many of them are still undiscovered! The ocean plays a major role in regulating our climate, producing oxygen, and supporting billions of livelihoods.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing fascinating and surprising ocean facts. We'll dive into how the oceans make life on Earth possible, and how our actions impact and threaten them. So let’s get started!
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Ocean Conservation Namibia is dedicated to the protection of Namibia's marine wildlife. OCN was started by Naude and Katja Dreyer in January 2020 to create global awareness of ocean and plastic pollution and it's horrible and avoidable impact on animals and specifically seals. OCN is based in Walvis Bay, Namibia.
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