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ROIDA OCEANOGRAPHY


Importance of the Oceans

The ocean is a major component of the planet. It is the heart of planet earth. Oceans cover

more than two-thirds of the Earth's surface, and they play a major role that is essential for life on

Earth. Oceans are important to our livelihoods and well-being as humans because they provide

almost everything that we need. Fisheries and aquaculture employ many people. The economic

benefits of oceans are beyond measure. They regulate rain and droughts as they hold ninety-

seven of the water on Earth. Almost all the rain that fall o the planet comes from the oceans. It

acts as a global climate control system by regulating the carbon cycle and ensures a balance of

temperatures on Earth.

Many ocean-dependent businesses employ many people and see the production of many

various goods and services. It also provides more than just seafood, as many ingredients derived

from the sea have been nutritious. A large percentage of the air that we breathe is from the

oceans. The ocean produces more than half of the world's oxygen and can absorb fifty times the

atmosphere's carbon dioxide. Climate regulation is also an essential activity conducted by the

oceans. They transport heat from the equator to the poles simultaneously, regulating the climate

and weather patterns.

Oceans are the number one source of protein for many people. They support the greatest

life system on the Earth, and we find that over three-quarters of the world's population lives near

or on the coast due to the economic and lifestyle activities present there. Transportation and

recreation are also ways in which we gain from the ocean. Seventy percent of the world's trade

involves marine transport. Fishing, kayaking, and other activities are some ways in which the

oceans provide recreation. May medicinal products are derived from the oceans. Some

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