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# Celebrate the Ocean

## Join us as we celebrate and learn about our world ocean throughout National Ocean Month. 

###### **How many 'oceans' are there?**

While there is only one global ocean, the vast body of water that covers 71 percent of the Earth is geographically divided into distinct named regions. The boundaries between these regions have evolved over time for a variety of historical, cultural, geographical, and scientific reasons.

## We're celebrating National Ocean Month during June by highlighting a select few of our 300 facts about our ocean and coasts. You can follow along on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. Look for **#30daysofocean**.

## **Week 1: Ocean Basics**

#### How many oceans are there?

#### Why does the ocean have waves?

#### How deep is the ocean?

#### How important is the ocean to our economy?

#### How far does light travel in the ocean?

#### What is a tide gauge?

#### Why is the ocean salty?

#### Why is the ocean blue?

## **Week 2: Ocean Health**

#### What does the ocean have to do with human health?

#### How does oil impact marine life?

#### What is the biggest source of pollution in the ocean?

#### What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

#### What is a catcher beach?

#### What are beach advisories and beach closures?

#### What are microplastics?

#### What is a dead zone?

## **Week 3: Ocean Science**

#### What causes a sea turtle to be born male or female?

#### What is a sonar?

#### What does an oceanographer do?

#### How much of the ocean have we explored?

#### What are the doldrums?

#### What is hydrography?

#### Why do scientists measure sea surface temperature?

#### What is upwelling?

## **Week 4: Ocean Life**

#### What's the difference between a seal and a sea lion?

#### What is a whale fall?

#### What is a Portuguese Man o’ War?

#### Are all fish cold-blooded?

#### What is a platypus?

#### What are brain corals?

#### What is ocean etiquette?

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