Surprising curiosities about the ocean

Every June 8, World Ocean Day is celebrated to remember the importance of this marine water in the world and in people's lives. The purpose of commemorating this day is to publicize the impact that humans generate in the ocean, this is related to the care that should be given to these waters, not to throw garbage or contaminate it with harmful substances. You have probably asked yourself several things about the oceans and possibly you have not found an answer, that is why here we will give you a series of curious and surprising facts about the oceans:

1. 70% of the oxygen we breathe is produced in the oceans.

2. Less than 10% of the oceans have been explored by humans.

3. The oceans absorb between 30% and 50% of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

4. Possibly in 2050 there will be more plastic than fish and marine species.

5. The average temperature of the oceans is 2°C.

6. In the last 100 years the oceans have risen between 10 and 25 centimeters.

7. More than 3.5 million people depend on the oceans as their main source of food.

8. 95% of life on Earth is aquatic.

9. 230 thousand species have been registered in all the oceans, even so it is presumed that there are more species that have not been identified.

10. Despite the fact that coral reefs occupy only 0.5% of the sea, 90% of marine species depend on them.

11. The transfer of kinetic energy of the water is responsible for forming waves.

12. About 8 million tons of garbage are dumped into the ocean annually.

13. The fishing industry is the ocean's greatest threat.

14. About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.

15. The largest animal that has existed in the world is the Antarctic blue whale, weighing 180 tons and measuring 29 meters.

Water is a vital source for humans and animals, because as we mentioned before, 70% of the oxygen we breathe is produced in the oceans. In addition, these also feed us and provide good nutrients.