Oceans Info

: The largest and deepest, covering more area than all Earth's landmasses combined.

Oceans cover roughly 71% of Earth's surface and hold about 97% of the planet's total water. This massive, interconnected body of salt water is the primary life support system for our planet, providing approximately half of the world's oxygen and absorbing over 25% of human-induced carbon dioxide emissions. The Five Major Oceans Oceans

While often discussed as a single global system, geographers divide the ocean into five distinct basins based on size and location: : The largest and deepest, covering more area