🌊 Learn About Our Oceans

Discover the mysteries of our planet's vast oceans, from surface waters teeming with life to the deepest trenches where extraordinary creatures thrive in eternal darkness.

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Epipelagic Zone

0-200m depth

The sunlit surface layer where most marine life thrives. Home to coral reefs, kelp forests, and the majority of ocean species we know and love.

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Mesopelagic Zone

200-1,000m depth

The twilight zone where sunlight fades. Many creatures here migrate vertically each day, creating the largest migration on Earth.

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Bathypelagic Zone

1,000-4,000m depth

The midnight zone of eternal darkness. Creatures here create their own light through bioluminescence and have adapted to extreme pressure.

🐠 Marine Ecosystems

🪸 Coral Reefs

Often called the "rainforests of the sea," coral reefs support 25% of all marine species despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor.

  • • Home to over 4,000 fish species
  • • Provide coastal protection from storms
  • • Support 500+ million people worldwide
  • • Threatened by climate change and pollution

🌿 Kelp Forests

Underwater forests of giant kelp that can grow up to 60cm per day, creating complex three-dimensional habitats in temperate coastal waters.

  • • Fastest growing organisms on Earth
  • • Absorb massive amounts of CO₂
  • • Nurseries for many fish species
  • • Home to sea otters, seals, and sharks

🚨 Ocean Conservation

Current Threats

  • • Climate change and ocean acidification
  • • Plastic pollution and microplastics
  • • Overfishing and habitat destruction
  • • Coastal development and runoff

How You Can Help

  • • Reduce plastic use and recycle properly
  • • Choose sustainable seafood options
  • • Support marine protected areas
  • • Participate in beach cleanups

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