For much of recorded history, Earth was said to have four named oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic. However, many countries—including the United States —now recognize the Southern (Antarctic) Ocean as the fifth.

Oceans are thought to have formed in the Hadean eon and may have been the cause for the emergence of life. Plate tectonics, post-glacial rebound, and sea level rise continually change the coastline and structure of the world ocean.

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Oceans cover over 70% of Earth’s surface, making them the planet’s largest ecosystem. They hold about 97% of all water on Earth and are vital to life everywhere.

However, those conducting oceanic research generally recognize the existence of five major oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic oceans. Arbitrary boundaries separate these bodies of water, but they are largely defined by the continents that frame them.

Dive deep into the mysteries of marine life, the impact of human activity on Earth’s oceans, and the efforts to protect these vital ecosystems from threats including pollution, overfishing, and...

(en) M. Pidwirny, « Introduction to the Oceans », dans Fundamentals of Physical Geography, 2nd Edition (lire en ligne [archive]). (en) « The 5 Oceans of the World - Maps and Details [archive] », sur worldatlas.com (consulté le 13 novembre 2019).

Oceans is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal of oceanography, published bimonthly online by MDPI.

Since the year 2000, the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) started recognizing 5 oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic and Southern Ocean.

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