10 Interesting Fact About The science of the ocean and marine life

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• The ocean covers more than 70% of the earth's surface and is a habitat for millions of species of living things.
• Blue whale is the largest animal on earth, can reach a length of up to 30 meters and weigh up to 200 tons.
• Dolphins and whales have the ability to sleep with only half of their brain while half of its active remains to oversee the surrounding environment.
• Coral reefs are the second largest living organism in the world after tropical forests with more than 25% of marine species living in it.
• Some species of jellyfish do not have bones, brain, or even a complete digestive system.
• Catfish can breathe air and can walk on land for several minutes to find fresher water.
• Shark fins contain chemicals that can help in the development of drugs for cancer.
• There are more than 20,000 species of fish in the world, with new species that continue to be found.
• Sea elephants can dive to a depth of 1,500 feet and can keep their heart rate under water for almost two hours.
• The ocean produces more than half of oxygen from all oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere, making it important for life on land.