The ocean is a huge body of saltwater that covers about 71% of Earth’s surface, and 97% of Earth's water is in the ocean. It impacts weather, temperature and food supply, and is impacted by pollution, climate change, overfishing and more. Dive into the world's ocean, the threats facing it, and the work being done to study and protect it with this learning resource collection.

Use this collection as a companion material for the Museum of Exploration’s outdoor Courtyard. You can also explor more Museum of Exploration Education Resource collections.