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* ... that an enormous amount of plastic particles and litter are ending up in the oceans around the world? It is estimated that the patch in the Pacific Ocean, which is the largest and deepest ocean, is equivalent to the size of Europe? | |||
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Revision as of 08:07, 20 December 2017
Did you know that more marine species have been discovered in the past decade than ever before, with an average of 2,000 discoveries per year?
Did you know that oysters are typically born male and can swap gender at least once during their lifetime?
Did you know that the ocean absorbs 30% of the carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere by human activity?
Did you know that the ocean is responsible for the water cycle which affects our weather and climate?