Jun 16, 2024 · A sea is generally smaller than an ocean. In fact, a sea is usually part of a larger ocean that is partially enclosed by land. Examples are the Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea.

While all other seas in the world are defined at least in part by land boundaries, the Sargasso Sea is defined only by ocean currents. It lies within the Northern Atlantic Subtropical Gyre.

Feb 21, 2025 · The origin of the phrase 'Seven Seas' traces back back to ancient times. While there is only one global ocean, the seas are usually divided into the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and …

Is sea level the same all across the ocean? The sea level varies around the globe. Understanding trends in sea level, as well as the relationship between global and local sea level, provides critical …

Jun 16, 2024 · Sea water becomes more and more dense as it becomes colder, right down to its freezing point. Fresh water, on the other hand, is most dense while still at 39.2 degrees Fahrenheit, …

Jun 16, 2024 · Waves transmit energy, not water, and are commonly caused by the wind as it blows across the ocean, lakes, and rivers. Waves caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun …

Sea water has been defined as a weak solution of almost everything. Ocean water is a complex solution of mineral salts and of decayed biologic matter that results from the teeming life in the seas.

This map shows trends in sea level, with arrows representing the direction and magnitude of change. Most people are surprised to learn that the surface of the ocean is not flat, and that the surface of the …

Jun 16, 2024 · Though their bodies can appear chubby, seals are generally smaller and more aquadynamic than sea lions. At the same time, their hind flippers angle backward and don't rotate. …

Jun 16, 2024 · The deeper you go under the sea, the greater the pressure of the water pushing down on you. For every 33 feet (10.06 meters) you go down, the pressure increases by one atmosphere.