WebThe Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's five oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean (or, depending on definition, to Antarctica) in the south, and is bounded by the continents of Asia and Oceania in the west and the Americas in the east. At 165,250,000 square kilometers (63,800,000 ...

WebPacific Ocean, body of salt water extending from the 60° S parallel in the south to the Arctic in the north and lying between the continents of Asia and Australia on the west and North America and South America on the east. Of the three major oceans, the Pacific is by far the largest, occupying about one-third of the surface of the globe. Its area, excluding the …

WebMar 04, 2019 · The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. It spans 60 million square miles from California to China, and in certain regions extends tens of thousands of feet below the surface ...

WebNov 15, 2022 · The Pacific Ocean is a major contributor to the world economy and particularly to those nations its waters directly touch. It provides low-cost sea transportation between East and West, extensive fishing grounds, offshore oil and gas fields, minerals, and sand and gravel for the construction industry. In 1996, over 60% of the world's fish catch ...

WebMar 24, 2021 · The Pacific Ocean has over 25,000 islands and numerous islets and rocks. The pacific islands are divided into three groups. Micronesia is an island sub-region in the western Pacific made up of four main island groups; the Marshall Islands, Caroline Islands, Mariana Islands, and the Gilbert Islands.

WebThe Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean basin on Earth, covering more than 60 million square miles (155 million square kilometers) and averaging a depth of 13,000 feet (4,000 meters). NOAA Ocean Exploration emblem.

WebExplorer Ferdinand Magellan named the Pacific Ocean in the 16th Century. Covering approximately 59 million square miles and containing more than half of the free water on Earth, the Pacific is by far the largest of the world's ocean basins.

WebWeather forecasts and LIVE satellite images of the Pacific Ocean. View rain radar and maps of forecast precipitation, wind speed, temperature and more. Choose a map….

WebLewis and Clark National Historical Park. 13.8 Shoreline Miles. 121.7 Marine Water Acres. Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the rich heritage of the Native people. Unfold the dramatic stories of America's most famous explorers. The park encompasses sites along the Columbia River and the Pacific Coast.

WebMember Countries of the Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands ...