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Ocean Facts
Answers to your questions about our oceans and coasts.

Where is all of the Earth's water?
The ocean holds 97 percent of the Earth's water; the remaining three percent is freshwater found in glaciers and ice, below the ground, or in rivers and lakes. More

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What is federal consistency?
Federal consistency is a provision in the Coastal Zone Management Act that requires the federal government to comply with a state’s Coastal Management Program when taking actions that are likely to affect coastal resources. More

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What is the smallest ocean?
The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the world's five ocean basins. More

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Do whales make noise?
Whales make noise to communicate, locate food, and find each other More

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What are the three main types of coral reefs?
The three main types of coral reefs are fringing, barrier, and atoll. More

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Where is the largest protected area in the National Marine Sanctuary system?
The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument is not only the largest conservation area in the U.S., it's one of the largest marine conservation areas in the world. It's larger than all of America’s national parks combined! More

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What lives in a kelp forest?
Kelp forests provide a habitat for a variety of invertebrates, fish, marine mammals, and birds. More

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What is maritime heritage?
Maritime heritage preserves and protects valuable historical, cultural, and archaeological resources within our coastal, marine, and Great Lakes environments. More

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How do we measure currents?
To measure currents, you need three basic tools -- an observer, a floating object or a drifter, and a timing device. More

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What was the first national marine sanctuary to be designated?
The Monitor was designated our first National Marine Sanctuary on January 30, 1975. More

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What threats do coastal communities face?
The threats to coastal communities include extreme natural events such as hurricanes, coastal storms, tsunamis, and landslides, as well as longer-term risks of coastal erosion and sea level rise. More

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Are all algal blooms harmful?
A small percentage of algal blooms are harmful to the environment. More

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Did I find a lost underwater civilization?
This is a question we get a lot. Think you found a lost underwater civilization on Google Earth? Learn what causes mysterious grid-like patterns on the ocean floor. More

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Why do we study tides?
We study tides for safe navigation, recreation, and coastal development. More

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What is geodesy?
Geodesy is the science of measuring and monitoring the size and shape of the Earth including its gravity field and determining the location of points on the Earth’s surface. More

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What are PCBs?
PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are industrial products or chemicals. More

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What is the difference between land cover and land use?
Land cover indicates the physical land type such as forest or open water whereas land use documents how people are using the land. More

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What is nutrient pollution?
Nutrient pollution is the process where too many nutrients, mainly nitrogen and phosphorus, are added to bodies of water and can act like fertilizer, causing excessive growth of algae. More

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What is resilience?
Coastal resilience means building the ability of a community to "bounce back" after hazardous events such as hurricanes, coastal storms, and flooding – rather than simply reacting to impacts. More

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What is an environmental sensitivity index map?
An environmental sensitivity index map is a diagram that provides a concise summary of coastal resources that could be at risk in the event of an oil spill. More

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What is a dead zone?
"Dead zone" is a more common term for hypoxia, which refers to a reduced level of oxygen in the water. More

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What is a national marine sanct

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