Stories about The Ocean
The Ocean is a topic that helps learners learn about the sea, marine animals, and underwater environments. It is an interesting topic for expanding vocabulary and talking about nature, sea life, and activities at sea.
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Stories about The Ocean
Five Animals That Live Deep Underwater
The deep ocean is one of the least explored places on our planet. Scientists believe more than 80 percent of the ocean floor remains unknown to us. One of the most famous deep-sea animals is the angle...
How Oceans Shape Life on Earth
More than seventy percent of our planet is covered by ocean. The ocean is a living system that shapes all life on Earth. Oceans produce more than half of the oxygen we breathe. Tiny plants called phyt...
A Day Beside the Sea
The sound of the waves washed over me the moment I reached the shore. I had always lived far from the sea, so this was a special day for me. The water stretched all the way to the horizon, blue and en...
How Waves Change the Shore
Waves never stop moving, and neither does the shore. Every day, waves push and pull sand, rocks, and water along the coastline. This constant movement slowly changes the shape of beaches and cliffs. W...
Why Coral Reefs Need Protection
Coral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, but they support about 25 percent of all marine life. These colorful underwater structures are some of the most important ecosystems on Eart...
How Fishers Read the Ocean
Before sunrise, fishers stand at the shore and watch the ocean carefully. They are not just looking at water - they are reading signs that most people never notice. Experienced fishers can predict whe...
The Journey of Water Around Earth
The ocean covers more than seventy percent of Earth, and it drives one of the most important cycles in nature. Water is always moving - from the sea into the sky and back down to the ground again. Whe...
What Makes the Deep Ocean Mysterious?
The deep ocean covers more than half of Earth's surface, yet most of it remains completely unknown. Scientists have explored less than twenty percent of the ocean floor. The deeper you go, the darker...
When Storms Begin at Sea
The sky turns a deep orange, and experienced sailors know something is coming. At sea, storms do not appear suddenly - they begin with quiet warnings. Warm air and cold air meet over the ocean, and th...
Why Plastic Hurts Sea Life
Every year, millions of tons of plastic enter the ocean. This plastic causes serious harm to sea life around the world. Plastic bags, bottles, and nets drift through the water for hundreds of years. S...
A Simple Look at Ocean Currents
Ocean currents move billions of tons of water around the world every single day. These currents act like a giant circulation system that keeps our [planet's] climate balanced. A current is a large, fl...
How Scientists Explore Deep Water
The deepest part of the ocean is deeper than the tallest mountain on Earth is tall. Scientists have always wanted to explore these mysterious underwater worlds. They use special machines called submer...
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Key Vocabulary
Absorbs (v) Diligent, engrossed, attentive; attract attention, attract attentionUK: əbˈsɔːbzUS: əbˈzɔrbzLearn more
Acidification (n) This is the process of becoming acidic or making something acidicUK: /əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/US: /əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/Learn more
Aquaculture (n) The rearing of aquatic animals or the cultivation of aquatic plants for food.UK: ˈækwəkʌltʃə(r)US: ˈɑːkwəkʌltʃərLearn more
Atmosphere (n) The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.UK: ˈætməsfɪə(r)US: ˈætməsfɪrLearn more
Attract (v) Cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest or advantage.UK: əˈtræktUS: əˈtræktLearn more
Bioluminescence (n) Light produced by living organisms, such as fireflies or some deep-sea fish, through a chemical reactionUK: /ˌbaɪəʊˌluːmɪˈnesns/US: /ˌbaɪoʊˌluːmɪˈnesns/Learn more
Bleaching (n) The process of making something whiter or lighter, especially by chemical action or exposure to the sunUK: /ˈbliːtʃɪŋ/US: /ˈbliːtʃɪŋ/Learn more
Borders (n) Edge, edge, seam, margin; border (to strengthen, to decorate)UK: ˈbɔːdəzUS: ˈbɔːdəzLearn more
Boundaries (n) A line which marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.UK: ˈbaʊndərizUS: ˈbaʊndərizLearn more
Breeding (adj) The mating and production of offspring by animals.UK: ˈbriːdɪŋUS: ˈbriːdɪŋLearn more
Circulation (n) The passing or spreading of something from one person or place to another (money)UK: ˌsɜːkjəˈleɪʃnUS: ˌsɜːrkjəˈleɪʃnLearn more
Cliffs (n) Steep rocks, often at the edge of the sea or ocean, that rise vertically or almost verticallyUK: /klɪfs/US: /klɪfs/Learn more
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