Why a healthy seafloor matters for the Earth system

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What happened

The seafloor is more than just the ground beneath the sea.

Two-thirds of Earth's surface is covered by oceans, which have an average depth of almost 4 kilometers (2.5 miles).

Key facts

  • Two-thirds of Earth's surface is covered by oceans, which have an average depth of almost 4 kilometers (2.5 miles).
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:40:08 UTC.

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