Some Fun Facts about the Ocean
o Most of the Earth (72%) is covered by ocean, so it is sometimes called the “blue planet.”
o The major oceans are: Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and
Arctic Ocean.
o The deepest point in the ocean is the Marianas Trench near Asia with a depth of almost
11,000 meters (over 36,000 ft) or almost 7 miles deep.
o Most of the oxygen we breathe comes from the ocean.
o Blue whales are the largest animal ever to live on the planet (can reach more than 110 feet
and weigh nearly 200 tons – more than the weight of 50 adult elephants)
o Leatherback turtles can grow as large as a small car.
o Swordfish and marlin are the fastest fish in the ocean reaching speeds up to 75 mph in
quick bursts; bluefin tuna can swim up to 55 miles per hour
o Penguins "fly" underwater at up to 25 miles per hour.
o A group of fish is called a school. A group of jelly fish is called a smack.
o Carrageenan is an ingredient that comes from seaweed and is used in many things we eat
including ice cream and chocolate milk (to make it smoother) and toothpaste (to hold the
other ingredients together).
World Oceans Day is June 8th every year! 
Learn and do more: www.WorldOceansDay.org