Ocean-Map | Nature Adventure

The Ocean

Welcome to the ocean!

The ocean is an enormous body of salt water that covers around 70% of the earth! There are five distinct parts of the ocean, each with their own unique characteristics like saltiness, temprature, and types of life!

These five oceans are the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic oceans. To explore the ocean yourself, scroll down! Or, to learn what kinds of scientists work in the ocean environment, click the tabs above.

Ocean environments are quite different from those on land, and so the scientists who work here are typically employed by unique organizations!

Oceanographers and marine biologists may work for government agencies, institutions like Universities, or private research firms. Some work closely with fishermen or land-based fisheries, and others work for aquariums!

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute are two of the most well-known research organizations that marine scientists could work for!

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