Gulfs of the Pacific Ocean

Oceans are bodies of saline water that make up for much of the Earth’s hydrosphere. Approximately, oceans cover 71% of Earth's surface and 90% of the Earth's biosphere. There are five oceans that cover our globe- Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern or Antarctic and Arctic. In spite of all the water surrounding us, we know very little of the oceans and the life within them. The mysteries are awe inducing as well as leave you in fear. 1. Unknown sounds. In 1997, NOAA hydrophones picked up one of the

to clean up in the Gulf of Mexico. Spills like BP’s 4.9 million barrels spill are even harder to clean up. One of the reasons for this difficult task is that oil spills are never alike. It is estimated that approximately 706 million gallons of oil enter the ocean every year. Offshore drilling and production operations and spills from ships or tankers typically contribute less than 8 percent of the total that enter the ocean each year. The majority of the oil entering the ocean comes from routine

Atlantic and Pacific oceans flowed freely between North and South America because there was no land barrier between them, which meant that the salinity of the oceans were similar. This meant that warm water vapor wasn’t being carried up to the North Atlantic, like happens today. When the pacific plate was pushed under the Caribbean plate volcanoes, islands, and eventually the body of land that connects North and South America formed. This caused the currents of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to go towards

often think of the damage that is already done. Damages like ‘dead zones’. Dead zones in the ocean have been around for

nautilus-exploration-program/cdx2) in the Gulf of Mexico had an exciting adventure when they had a giant sperm whale encounter this week that brought excitement to the crew, as well as nature fans all over the world when the video went viral on Facebook and social media venues. The crew were able to record on their live webcam stream for everyone to enjoy as it glided around inspecting the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Hercules (http://www.nautiluslive.org/tech/rov-hercules) nearly 2,000 feet below the ocean off the coast

Many know that hurricanes are sometimes extremely dangerous especially with current climate change, but what many don’t know is just how dangerous can they be. Which led me to my question how are they formed? Hurricanes begin to be formed in the ocean, from nearby areas, with high air pressure, reach into the areas with lower air pressure. One the different air pressures combine, the air becomes warm, causing it to rise. When it is rising, the nearby air swirls around the area left behind by the

Pollution and Warming of the Ocean The ocean is a vast and mysterious part of our ocean. The ocean covers 71 % of our planet and contains over 50% of all life on earth .(“Oceanic Institute”). The oceans also holds the deepest part of our planet that we have yet to explore and discover. The ocean is such a vital part of our planet and we are destroying it with pollution and mistakes that we have made. Global warming is a huge issue that we have to deal with. The world is getting warmer. Whether

There are five major ocean basins: the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean. 1. The Pacific Ocean is the largest geographic feature as it covers more than 64 million square miles which is equivalent to one-third of the earth’s surface. In fact the Pacific is larger than all of the continents combined. The first European recorded sighting of the Pacific Ocean was by Vasco Nunez a Spanish explorer. 2. The Atlantic Ocean is heavily centered along the Mid-Atlantic

newly formed United States territories would give it an upper hand politically and economically. During that period, the Mississippi River was a viable spot that many nations sought to have control over. The river formed a passage to the Atlantic Ocean in which the United States would be linked to other worlds such as Europe, Asia and Africa. To be exact, Thomas Jefferson appealed for the purchase of Louisiana since the port of New Orleans was a viable spot that linked the United States to the outside

traveled areas of the ocean, as people navigate this region daily without difficulty. These vanishings are not as mystical as previously thought and can easily be explained. Although many believe the Bermuda Triangle to be influenced by supernatural powers, it can be scientifically proven that the “mysterious disappearances” are the result of foul weather, strong currents, and navigational error. The Bermuda Triangle, otherwise known as the Devil’s Triangle is an expanse of ocean in the Northern Atlantic