The percentage of the Earth’s surface covered by oceans and the proportion of the world’s population living near a coast.
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The Earth appears to be blue from the space which gives the evidence that most of the Earth’s surface is covered by water. The oceans occupy nearly
The oceans are helpful for the mankind in many ways. It provides livelihood for the people, helps in regulating climate of a region, serves as a habitat for many diverse living forms, and so on. Owing to its significance, a lot of people have inhabited the coastal area. It is estimated that more than
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