7 amazing facts about the world’s ‘Seven Seas’

The term “the seven seas” has different meanings to different people and cultures. Read on to learn seven fascinating facts about our amazing oceans.

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Most of Earth’s life is aquatic

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The hottest water is at the bottom of the ocean

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The sea produces most of our oxygen

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The ocean bottom is a very noisy place

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