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  • https://geo.libretexts.org/Courses/Lumen_Learning/Earth_Science_(Lumen)/07%3A_The_Ocean/7.05%3A_Oceans_and_Coastal_Environments
    This page highlights the significance of oceans, which cover 70% of Earth and are essential for climate regulation, biodiversity, and the water cycle. Key points include the role of tides influenced b...This page highlights the significance of oceans, which cover 70% of Earth and are essential for climate regulation, biodiversity, and the water cycle. Key points include the role of tides influenced by the Moon, the impact of surface currents on climate, and the processes of upwelling and downwelling that aid marine ecosystems. It also notes the challenges in studying the ocean floor and the technologies like ROVs that have enhanced oceanographic research.

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