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Is the ocean 75% of the Earth?

Published in Oceanography 1 min read

No, the ocean is not 75% of the Earth.

The ocean covers approximately 70% of the Earth's surface. While a significant portion of our planet, it falls short of the 75% figure. The remaining 30% consists of landmasses, including continents and islands. Furthermore, the vast majority (97%) of Earth's water is contained within the ocean. The remaining water is locked away in glaciers, ice caps, and other sources.

Feature Percentage
Ocean Coverage ~70%
Land Coverage ~30%
Ocean Water ~97%

Therefore, the ocean makes up over 70 percent of the earth.