30 Stunning Ocean Pictures
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Earth's surface is 70 percent water, and 96.5 percent of that water belongs to the ocean. The importance of the ocean is not to be overlooked, especially since it produces over half of the world's oxygen and absorbs 50 times more carbon dioxide than our atmosphere. The ocean's water waves even regulate climate and weather patterns as they transport heat from the equator to the poles.
The ocean is a magical place filled with undiscovered beauty, wild animals and hidden depths that we could only dream of exploring. It can change from a calm, peaceful space to a raging, windy sea that seems to have a mind of its own. From surfers riding waves to secret coastal beaches, these 30 beautiful ocean pictures remind us just how intoxicating nature can be — and we're grateful for it.
Massive Shore Break
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Location: Pupukea, Hawaii
Wind Turbines in the Ocean
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Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Ocean Sunrays
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Location: Wales, England
Moonrise Over the Ocean
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Location: Los Angeles, California
Surfers Playing in the Ocean
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Location: Gwithian Towans Beach, United Kingdom
Stairway Into the Infinite Water
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Location: Maldives, Asia
Turquoise Waters in the Walled City
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Location: Dubrovnik, Croatia
Underwater Exploration
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Location: Bahamas
Intense Orange Sunset Over the Ocean
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Location: Maldives
Aerial View of Maya Bay
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Location: Koh Phi Phi Leh, Thailand
Oasis Over the Water
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Location: Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Surfer Shadows at the Shoreline
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Location: Avalon Beach, Australia
Turquoise Waters
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Location: Calo Des Mort, Spain
Baby Shark in Mangroves
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Location: Bahamas
Turtle Friend
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Location: Maui, Hawaii
Remote Oasis
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Location: Bali, Indonesia
Just Hanging Out at the Sea Tiger Wreck
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Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Majestic Whale Shark
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Location: South Africa
Happy Leopard Seal
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Location: Antartica
Nice View for Sunset
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Location: Punta Teno, Spain
An Island Just for You
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Location: Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Perfect Sunset Location
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Location: Bali, Indonesia
Abstract Surfer
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Location: West Coast, Ireland
A Gift From a Friend
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Location: Unknown
Swimming with a Shiver
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Location: Hawaii
Hanging at the Sandbar
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Location: Bella Vraka, Greece
Dancing Underwater
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Location: Bahamas
Baby Turtle in the Waves
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Location: Queensland, Australia
Whales in Alaska
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Location: Alaska
Secret Beach
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Location: Cornwall, England