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How many oceans are there on earth?
Oceanography

How many oceans are there on earth?

Does the Earth have 1, 4 or 5 oceans? This seems like a simple question, but the answer is still not agreed upon by scientists.

May 10, 2025
Where the world's oceans meet
Oceanography

Where the world's oceans meet

The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) defines the boundaries between the world's five oceans, although there is no complete agreement among countries.

December 9, 2024