The ocean holds great cultural and economic value and hosts numerous ecosystems that support life on Earth and produce valuable resources. USGS science focuses on improved understanding of many aspects of our world’s interconnected oceanic system, from the continental shelf to the deep sea.
The USGS conducts research on the continental shelf to better understand how sedimentary deposits and coral reefs grow and protect our coastlines. On the continental slope, scientists look at unique submarine canyon ecosystems and evaluate how sediments move through them, such as submarine landslides, which can trigger tsunamis to form.
Explore the topics below to learn how USGS science contributes to knowledge on ocean processes, resources, hazards, and more. The seven named oceans and many seas, bays, and estuaries, are all interdependent and connected as one global ocean. The importance of the ocean to our everyday lives is indisputable. It covers 71% of the Earth’s surface, provides over half of the oxygen we breathe, influences our climate, and provides abundant resources upon which the world depends.
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