1. Pacific Ocean:
- Largest ocean, covers about 30% of the Earth's surface.
- Extends from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south.
- Bordered by the Americas to the east and Asia and Australia to the west.
- Includes islands such as Hawaii and the Philippines.
2. Atlantic Ocean:
- Second largest ocean, covers about 20% of the Earth's surface.
- Extends between North America and South America to the west, and Africa and Europe to the east.
- Includes islands such as the Caribbean, Bermuda, and Iceland.
3. Indian Ocean:
- Third largest ocean, covers about 15% of the Earth's surface.
- Bordered by Africa to the west, Asia to the north and east, and Antarctica to the south.
- Includes islands such as Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
4. Arctic Ocean:
- Smallest ocean, covers about 5% of the Earth's surface.
- Located at the top of the world, surrounded by the northern coastlines of North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Mostly covered by sea ice throughout the year.
5. Southern Ocean:
- Newest and fifth-largest ocean, surrounding Antarctica.
- Extends from the Antarctic continent to the 60th parallel south.
- Previously considered part of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans, but was officially recognized as a distinct ocean in 2000.
