The ocean is actually one single entity, not five separate ones
In short: While we often speak of five distinct oceans, there is really only one. This video explores the immense scale of our global ocean and the profound influence it exerts on both humans and the planet.
As of 2013, the ocean covers 71% of the Earth's surface and houses 99% of the biosphere. Beyond its vast surface area, it contains some of the planet's most grand geological features. Scott Gass explores this scale to highlight the reciprocal relationship between human activity and the ocean's impact on our world.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: How big is the ocean? - Scott Gass
- Also: Scott Gass: How big is the ocean? | TED Talk
- Also: How big is the ocean? - Scott Gass | TED-Ed
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