Resources Not Commonly Obtained from the Ocean

Common ocean-derived resources include fish, minerals (e.g., salt, manganese nodules), and energy (oil, gas, wind, tidal). Resources not typically sourced from the ocean are:

• Timber – trees grow on land, not in the open ocean.
• Freshwater – the ocean is saline; desalination is required to obtain freshwater.
• Agricultural products – food crops are cultivated on land.
• Livestock – animals are raised on land.