Ocean

 The ocean is a wonderful space. We think we know it well, but the oceans hide a lot from us. Today I will tell you some interesting facts about them.

1. We all know that the oceans are salty, but did you know that if salt were separated from them, there would be enough salt to cover the entire surface of the earth with a 166-meter layer?


2. We think that Oceans make up about 70% of the earth's surface. But if the depth of the oceans was included in these calculations (it was not included before), the ocean surface would increase to 99% of the earth's surface.


3. It's surprising how little we know about the ocean. About 90% of marine species are still undiscovered. There are so many of them that scientists discover a new species on average every week.


 

4. We have more detailed maps and studies of the surface of Mars than of the deep sea. Researching and observing the depths of the oceans, contrary to appearances, is much more expensive than sending satellites into space.


Top 10 ocean facts you should know (globallandscapesforum.org)

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  1. Are oceans becoming more or less salty with time? The Baltic Sea, for example, is getting less salty.

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