Ocean fisheries

Statistics

Oceans occupy 71 percent of the Earth's surface. They are divided into five major oceans, which in decreasing order of size are: the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean. Over 70 percent of the world catch from the sea comes from the Pacific Ocean.

Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

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Indian Ocean

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Southern Ocean

Arctic Ocean

Notes

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