Oceans are highways for products and people who move by ship. A lot of what we sell and get from overseas goes through our ports and over the ocean in cargo ships. Oceans are sources for minerals and other resources . The oceans provide many jobs. One out of every six people has something to do with or depends on our oceans in some way.
Oceans cause most of the world's weather patterns.
A change in the water temperature affects our weather greatly. The phenomenon El Nino refers to a warm ocean surface temperature and changing wind patterns, which change the weather around the world. Warm ocean waters can cause storm systems that bring fresh water for all living things. Farmers depend on rain water for their crops. Oceans are homes for many living things.