Ocean Part 2

Did you know these interesting ocean facts?

Part 2 

Treasure trove which can be found deep beneath the Mediterranean Sea.

• The deep sea is the largest museum on Earth: There are more artifacts and remnants of history in the ocean than in all of the world’s museums, combined.

• The pressure at the deepest point in the ocean is more than 11,318 tons/sq m, or the equivalent of one person trying to support 50 jumbo jets.

• The highest tides in the world are at the Bay of Fundy, which separates New Brunswick from Nova Scotia. At some times of the year the difference between high and low tide is 16.3 m, taller than a three-story building.

• 90% of all volcanic activity occurs in the ocean. 

• The pacific ocean is home to over 25,000 small islands. 

 

What will the topic be next week? Tune in to find out!

  

http://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/fun-surprising-facts-about-the-oceans.aspx  

http://marinebio.org/marinebio/facts/