Data

How deep is the ocean?
 

Ocean Average Depth (feet) Average Depth (meters)
Pacific
13,740
4,188
Atlantic
12,254
3,872
Indian
12,740
3,872
Arctic
3,407
1,038
Average Overall
13,124
4,000

 

What is the deepest point in each ocean?
 

Ocean Deepest Point Depth (feet) Depth (meters)
Pacific Mariana Trench
36,200
11,033
Atlantic Puerto Rico Trench
28,374
8,648
Indian Java Trench
25,344
7,725
Arctic Eurasia basin
17,881
5,450

 

What is in the ocean?

Element Parts per Million
Chloride
18,980.0
Sodium
10,560.0
Sulfate
2,560.0
Magnesium
1,272.0
Calcium
400.0
Potassium
380.0
Bicarbonate
142.0
Bromide
65.0
Strontium
13.0
Boron
4.6
Flouride
1.4

The ocean contains every known naturally occuring element plus various gases, chemical compounds, and minerals.

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