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Hydrostatic pressure in the ocean is determined by the weight of the water above the object, which becomes more intense the deeper you go.

The temperature of the ocean can range from 2°- 30 °C. Warmer waters tend to be near the surface and equator. Colder waters can be found near the poles and at greater depths.

Just as we rely on the sun above water, it also plays an essential factor in the Ocean environment. The amount of light which reaches a particular part of the ocean is largely responsible for its temperature and ecosystem.

Sound is another important property of the ocean, as it travels differently underwater than in the air. Soundwaves travel 5 times faster underwater, and that speed can even be influenced by other factors such as pressure,
temperature, depth, and salinity.

The density of the water often means the amount of mass per volume it holds. Two key factors determine water density, which are Temperature and Salinity. Warmer water is less dense, and high Salinity water is denser and vice-versa.

Fish ranks as one of the most highly traded food commodities and fuels a $362 billion global industry. All of this fish has to come from somewhere, and the constant human interference has hurt the global fish population and destroyed ecosystems.

We constantly pollute the ocean in multiple different ways. Some of the pollution is easily seen, such as the plastics and garbage dumped into the ocean. Harmful chemicals kill algae and wildlife, and even noise pollution has become a blaring issue.

We rely on many precious materials for manufacturing electronics, a large sum of which are acquired through Deep Sea Mining. This particular process not only destroys marine habitats, but also emits pollution which harms the ocean.

Another indirect way we humans have been harming the ocean environment is the constant emission of toxic gasses from factories and vehicles. This has been increasing the acidity and temperature of our oceans, leading to environments and animals to be harmed.