An Ocean-Sized Perspective

Sand Key, Clearwater Beach, Florida; June 23, 2013

I spent the past few days on Florida's Gulf Coast and then came home to find this great TED-Ed video posted that gives incredible perspective on the vastness of the ocean.

TED-Ed introduces the topic by saying: "While the Earth’s oceans are known as five separate entities, there is really only one ocean. So, how big is it? As of 2013, it takes up 71% of the Earth, houses 99% of the biosphere, and contains some of Earth’s grandest geological features. Scott Gass reminds us of the influence humans have on the ocean and the influence it has on us."

Check out the video: How big is the ocean?