What’s the difference between an ocean and a sea?
Posted by Ocean Facts on 25 February, 2009
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Many people use the terms "ocean" and "sea" interchangeably when speaking about the ocean, but there is a difference between the two terms when speaking of geography (the study of the Earth's surface).
Seas are smaller than oceans and are usually located where the land and ocean meet. Typically, seas are partially enclosed by land.
For more information:
Office of Coast Survey
A History of Charting America's Waters, NOAA 200th
Anniversary Web Site
...
Seas are smaller than oceans and are usually located where the land and ocean meet. Typically, seas are partially enclosed by land.
For more information:
Office of Coast Survey
A History of Charting America's Waters, NOAA 200th
Anniversary Web Site
...