Wanderlust World Wanderlust World No, they are not the same.
Oceans are the vast, continuous bodies of saltwater covering ~71% of Earth's surface. There are five recognized oceans: Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic.
Seas are smaller, partially land-enclosed subdivisions of oceans. Examples include the Mediterranean Sea, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. Seas are typically shallower and more influenced by coastal processes.
Think of seas as "rooms" within the "house" of the global ocean.