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There integral to? |
climate regulation absorption of CO2 providing food for billions of people. Over ½ of global populations live in coastal areas.
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Ocean science is relevant and multidisciplinary: |
Chemistry (Ocean acidification!) Physics (waves and optics) Biology (all the sea creatures) Affects our climate, weather systems, biodiversity, oxygen quality and quantity, carbon dioxide levels and much, much, more.
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Quick facts? |
Questions Below |
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The oceans contain how much of the earths water? |
The oceans contain 97 percent of the Earth's water |
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How much is fresh water? |
Less than 1 percent is fresh water, and 2-3 percent is contained in glaciers and ice caps. |
