What does the ocean mean to you? (Summer 2021 Wall A) by Digital Learning

📹Alligator Pond, Manchester, Jamaica. Our local Fishing Village.

jimhill14_jim — 2021-06-28 00:30:06 UTC

Jim Hill

Amphiprion ocellaris, Banda Sea

2021-06-28 00:53:05 UTC

This is one of the favourite photos that I have taken: amphiprion ocellaris (I think) in a red anemone species that I have yet to identify. Tropical coral colonies are worth conserving.

2021-06-28 00:58:12 UTC

Swimming, cool breezes, beauty, transport, foods.

My ocean

2021-06-28 02:06:07 UTC

Waves, sea life, sand, holidays, adventures, relaxation, breathtaking beauty!

The Ocean

2021-06-28 02:06:36 UTC

Beauty
Peace
Waves
Sea Life
Adventure

2021-06-28 02:08:39 UTC

Ocean meanings to me

2021-06-28 02:15:24 UTC

Alive
Connection
Powerful
Mother nature
Magical
Breathtaking

Surfing on Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia

2021-06-28 02:55:29 UTC

Walking on water at dawn

Critter: Bobbit worm

2021-06-28 03:35:06 UTC

Unknown beauty! Ocean gives inspiration, oxygen, medicine, local sustainable tourism.We know more about the moon than our oceans. Also a place to escape/relax ! Scientist still don't know the exact length of this Bobbit worm as it lives below the sand.

2021-06-28 06:14:43 UTC

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2021-06-28 06:40:34 UTC

What the ocean is to me:
for most it may be scary, huge or mysterious but for me it's magical, relaxing and one of the most beautiful things on earth. There's so much to learn and explore, including the creatures and coral reefs.

The Oceans

2021-06-28 07:55:54 UTC

To me the ocean is beautiful, vast, and intriguingly alien in that it feels like another world which is full of life entirely unique to what we experience on land. I would love to get the opportunity to explore the ocean more. I live by the sea and love that I do, I regularly visit the beach to sit and read, or find myself hiking along the gorgeous coastline – it helps me feel relaxed and at peace.

Simultaneously however, I deeply worry about our oceans. I worry how collective humanity appears to be apathetic to the oceans; via overfishing, polluting, and global warming we are at risk of destroying the wonder that is our oceans.

The Ocean

2021-06-28 07:57:35 UTC

To me the ocean is fascinating. Every dive, every surf, every snorkel, I discover something new. It can be scary, mysterious but powerfully southing. Too precious to loose.

2021-06-28 08:08:09 UTC

Mysterious, enigmatic.....a spine shivering hidden world... that's what the ocean means to me.I would like to let go and become one with it.

What the ocean means to me

2021-06-28 08:16:48 UTC

The ocean to me seems tranquil yet scary. Its the fear of the unknown and the unpredictability of it. How it can change from beautiful waves to huge reckless waves in a blink of an eye is absolutely unbelievable. Its daunting yet it seems like its calling me to explore it. I have chosen this image because I think it shows its emptiness and tranquility yet the colors are dark suggesting something more mysterious.
However the life in the ocean is beautiful . From tiny plankton all the way up to huge blue whales. I love all ocean life and I cannot wait to work alongside them. Helping conserve them and learning more things about them.

The Ocean and Me

2021-06-28 08:29:37 UTC

Mysterious, fun, powerful, serene, captivating, devastating, intriguing, fun, scary... (too many to list)
The ocean plays such a large role in my life from surfing, SuPing, diving and swimming to teaching and educating about it. I try and instill the same respect and appreciation of the ocean to my kids and the students I teach as I myself feel.
It is the last great frontier... so much is unknown about the oceans, yet it is one of the most important places on our planet.

(Picture is of my favorite surf break... "Guillotines" in SW Western Australia)

2021-06-28 08:30:17 UTC

The ocean is my place where I am balanced and feel safe. When I have to clear my mind I go for a walk at the coast or swimming. Even only looking at it calms me down and reminds me of who I truly am.

What the ocean means to me

2021-06-28 08:52:03 UTC

The ocean is an escape as if it is a whole new world.

'Black smokers'

2021-06-28 09:11:56 UTC

To me, the ocean - & there is only one contiguous ocean on Earth – is the source of all life on our planet; this is the environment from which all living organisms originated around 3.8 billion years ago. It is probable that hydro-thermal vents (so-called ‘black smokers’) in the deep ocean played a key role in this origin. And may exist elsewhere in the solar system; eg Saturn's moon, Enceladus. Hence my picture of a ‘black smoker’ as an oceanic feature that has great significance to us all.

A stormy winter’s day, Indian Ocean SW Australia

2021-06-28 10:03:57 UTC

Taken very close to where I used live about a year ago. I’m now living in the outback and missing the mysterious, powerful and ever changing ocean which was once an integral part of my life

What the oceans mean to me

2021-06-28 10:21:47 UTC

I'm gobsmacked that there is such a variety of life in our seas, from the deepest parts of our oceans to our shallow coastal beaches and coves. And the variety of conditions our oceans can create can make them welcoming, terrifying or awe-inspiring, and sometimes all three at once. This 'fried egg' jellyfish was one of many seen last year in the Mediterranean, often drawing crowds to the cliffs in Greece.

The Ocean

2021-06-28 10:46:55 UTC

The ocean is probably the greatest nature force on the planet. I am Portuguese, born in Lisbon, I have therefore always been in contact with the Atlantic. My holidays were mostly spent in the southwestern coast of Portugal, one of the most beautiful places on earth. The
ocean there is so pure, magnificent, strong and
aggressive, still it brings me peace of mind just to sit there on the golden sands and watch and hear the waves breaking. Sometimes we are even lucky enough to watch Dolphins at sunset. It is dangerous. What lies beyond our sight is mostly unknown and mysterious. But rather than fear I have an enormous respect for it and I never defy it.

Sunrise at Sea

albertyome — 2021-06-28 11:08:18 UTC

As an avid open water swimmer, I have a strong connection to the sea. My bedroom is just 60m from the shore and I swim in the sea every day. I took this photograph after having swum out to await the sunrise.

The Ocean

2021-06-28 11:30:24 UTC

To me, the ocean is a place that is rich and vibrant. It contains many living creatures that we couldn't even imagine if we had not seen them. It is full of potential, be it for scientific discoveries or the evolution of new species.

The Ocean

2021-06-28 11:47:33 UTC

The Ocean is a completely different world filled with alien-like species and infinite secrets. I am fascinated by these creatures who have been here a lot longer than we have and yet we know so little about their lives.

Tranquility and moodiness

2021-06-28 12:00:27 UTC

The view from my parents' house in Hobart, Tasmania. That day it was tranquil. Other days it can be extremely moody and stormy.

Weedy Seadragon

2021-06-28 12:02:52 UTC

To me, the ocean is a place that relaxes and inspires me. When I feel like getting away from the hustle and bustle of world, underwater is the perfect place to go. Reconnecting with nature and taking the time to float and watch our oceans sea life, is not only an honour but a complete cleanser to the body and mind. Here is a picture I took in Victoria, Australia. One of my top dives watching these amazing creatures.

the ocean to me

2021-06-28 12:03:24 UTC

i feel being by the ocean puts you in a better mood, feeling relaxed or feeling excitement. I live a short walk from the sea and have spent much of my childhood holidaying with my family around the coasts of Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. And so being by the ocean feels homely and i couldn't imagine living somewhere and not being able to walk to the beach. Where i feel my most relaxed is at Durdle Door (the image below) its my favourite place and i love just floating and bobbing up and down on the crystal clear waters feeling so alive. I also love bodyboarding on high waves in Cornwall its so exhilirating and exciting, you can find the best waves in Perranporth and in Newquay. I also love swimming in the sea both home and abroad, it always feels so refreshing. So in conclusion the ocean to me means home, memories, excitement and relaxation.

The ocean

2021-06-28 12:04:41 UTC

To me the ocean is the place that uncovers the secrets of the way the world works . The ocean is is filled with infinite species that’s are impossible to imagine

To me, the ocean is a place of wonder and beauty that has always fascinated and drawn me despite being a mysterious and unexplored place. I am interested in every organism both plant and animal that inhabits the oceans, as my entire life has been spent by, on or in the sea.

2021-06-28 12:18:03 UTC

the ocean

2021-06-28 12:23:35 UTC

the ocean

2021-06-28 12:26:09 UTC

to me the ocean is beautiful, and so big to explore and study

The Ocean's Miraculour Biodiversity

jcfdavies — 2021-06-28 13:08:48 UTC

Only 5% of the Oceans have been explored by humans, meaning that there are potentially millions of undiscovered species of plants and animals thriving beneath the blue.

Ocean is scary and beautiful

2021-06-28 13:43:31 UTC

When the stormy water waves beating and swirling, the scene is very scary, make you feel powerless facing such angry giant. Yet, when the water returns to calmer motions, it is so beautiful and relaxing; wondering and appreciating how great the nature is.

Lord Byron’s Romantic Ode to the Ocean

2021-06-28 14:32:09 UTC

Thou glorious mirror, where the Almighty’s form
Glasses itself in tempests; in all time,
Calm or convulsed—in breeze, or gale, or storm,
Icing the pole, or in the torrid clime
Dark-heaving;—boundless, endless, and sublime—
The image of Eternity—the throne
Of the Invisible; even from out thy slime
The monsters of the deep are made; each zone
Obeys thee: thou goest forth, dread, fathomless, alone.

Lord Byron “Childe Harold's Pilgrimage”
Hard to find better words than this.

2021-06-28 14:46:23 UTC

Black smoker.

This is a black smoker's picture. I chose this image because I consider it to be a possible place where life on Earth began.

Peaceful, Graceful, Curiosity, Beautiful, Quiet place, Wonder

2021-06-28 14:53:01 UTC

These are all the words that come to me when I look at the ocean or dive

Atlantic

ilonaborkowska — 2021-06-28 15:00:06 UTC

My home. I took this pic while walking on the coast.

Home

2021-06-28 15:01:17 UTC

Although I do not live near the ocean and never have, I have always felt a sense of peace and connectedness to the earth when at the ocean. It makes you realize how small we are and how we are all part of something much bigger than ourselves. It helps put life into perspective. From an educational standpoint it is the driving force of life on earth and there is so much left to explore and so much that will never be known.

STUNNING!

marinaferriself — 2021-06-28 16:25:18 UTC

It was really hard for me to find a word that could describe what I feel when I think about the ocean. Some of them are: stunning, amazing, and such a mysteriously wonderful thing. It is like another world, another dimension. With uncountable kinds of life, it's one of the most curious parts of our planet, because more than 80% of it is still unexplored! Besides that, the biggest animals on Earth live there! The ocean scares me a little bit, because of its magnitude, depth and power. On the other hand, it amazes me in a way that I cannot explain.

Uncharted

2021-06-28 17:15:42 UTC

To me I have a had a fascination for the ocean since a young age, this fascination has only grown. The ocean is so vast and unexplored leaving me with a burning desire to seek out adventure and explore it. This is a great white shark, a misunderstood but amazing creature, which one day I hope to meet.

Mystery

2021-06-28 17:53:44 UTC

There is so much more to learn about the ocean as it is so vast, and I'm sure there are many organisms that exist in the deep that we can't even imagine. The ocean has so much power, it is breathtaking.

What lies beneath...

stablesand — 2021-06-28 19:00:39 UTC

I've only once been on a coast, but I've always been fascinated by oceans and marine life.

The Baltic Sea at sunrise

2021-06-28 19:54:31 UTC

Peace, harmony, endless and a beautiful other world, unexplored and often unappreciated.

Wonder

2021-06-28 20:01:01 UTC

How insignificant are we not in comparison to the ocean? The wonder of our oceans is unfathomable. I am in awe of how everything works perfectly together and the amazing marine life that lies beneath the waves. I do not live near the beach, but it's where my heart is. Staring out into the open waters always makes me feel I belong. Learning about anything ocean related , excites me, and that is why the ocean means Joy to me.

2021-06-28 20:54:28 UTC

A total myself. Whenever I go close to
to her, I feel like a emptiness in me. which amazed me and let me know myself more.

Hayle Cornwall

2021-06-28 21:07:52 UTC

The ocean to me is a world in crisis between global warming and waste. Such a shame as it gives us all life.

2021-06-29 03:29:54 UTC

The ocean in my mind is gray, edged with rocky beaches. Filled with strange life that is only sometimes seen. Occasionally glows, because of that strange life.

Jessea Wiedeman

2021-06-29 04:06:05 UTC

The ocean is home to me. I've grown up with it just short of five minutes away from my house. (living in Florida and then in California). It's beautiful, calming and full of life. Without the ocean there would be no us. I live in the water, from surfing, to scuba diving, salt water runs in my veins and I want to do anything to protect it. The ocean is so strong but it's fragile and I can say I see it first hand suffering from the causes we've created. We need to work together to stop this horrifying ending.

Infinite mysterious beauty - this glimpse of a giant clam represents the wondrous spectacle of the ocean as well as the fraction that we visibly see and understand. The ocean to me is an unknown world, and every time I scuba or ocean swim, I feel like I am the foreigner entering a marvelous place. It is so important that we preserve this precious resource for the health of our planet.

2021-06-29 04:42:01 UTC

life

2021-06-29 09:42:06 UTC

The ocean is a place of vibrant colour, and richness. The range of species, all with their unique characteristics is fascinating, and being in the presence of the ocean is simply breathtaking. It is home to life so powerful and strong, yet so compromised by the carelessness of human action; which is why we need to change

The Surface

2021-06-29 10:08:49 UTC

I live on the south-west coast of England and have grown up with the waves since birth. The water has always been photographic and poetic inspiration for me; capturing the life that thrive on the shorelines; the storms that batter the cliffs and the tranquil days in the sun. For now, my photography has brought upon a wonder for the natural world. The seas in particular are an unexplored world, often misunderstood and maltreated. I would love to learn more about the life beneath the surface so in the future I can do something to help reverse the devastating impact of human life, to save the small details we haven't come to appreciate yet.

Diversity, beauty, wonder and life

2021-06-29 10:18:51 UTC

and vegan sushi!

It's a whole new world

2422611 — 2021-06-29 10:23:27 UTC

It is a strange environment which I have always wondered about every time I've walked along the coastlines or seen sea creatures in aquariums. I have always wondered what kind of ecosystem it is compared to the surface and it is my dream to learn more about the sea creatures that live below it. Furthermore I always want to learn ways of how we can protect it from pollution so I feel that learning about the ocean would help me do that.

The importance of the ocean

2021-06-29 10:57:46 UTC

I have grown up on the coast and could not imagine my life without the sea and the peaceful way it makes me feel. I am hoping to study geography at the university of Southampton next year and the issue of climate change and the effects this is having on our ocean is so interesting to me but also so worrying. The oceans provide livelihoods for so many but ultimately it is the home to so many ecosystems such as coral reefs and beautiful organisms that are at risk of being extinct. I could talk for hours about the importance of our oceans and how vital it is that we protect it 😊

Indescribable

2021-06-29 11:42:31 UTC

Where do I even begin? To have to describe the ocean with a few words would not be doing it justice. The ocean gave me so many happy memories to the point where I can't even remember half of them. Although, I live in the Midlands, my family travel a lot to the point where I have many different experiences with different types of marine life and instantly fell in love. I even made a GCSE art project on marine life and seascapes. To find out that people are hurting the ocean and its marine life kills me. I've watched documentaries that have literally brought tears to my eyes and I knew at that moment I wanted to help in the protection of the ocean.

Rich

2021-06-29 12:38:42 UTC

To me, ocean is a whole world full of life, with its own system that interact with the surface. As a free diver, I always have the feeling to get in a new place each time I dive underwater.I am fascinated by all the species existing, their diversity and always exited to know more about underwater life.

A Whole New World

2021-06-29 13:12:38 UTC

There is so much left to discover in the ocean that no one has any idea clue about. It's incredible that these creatures live in our world as it is!

The importance of the ocean for all of us.

2021-06-29 14:26:00 UTC

The Ocean is hugely important for me and the entire human race. It provides us with resources and has helped shaped civilisations for thousands of years, dating back to the time of Yu the Great in China and to now where it has helped accelerate globalisation. But over the years the sustainability of our actions has declined, resulting in significant losses to the biodiversity and deep sea environment. It is appalling and as a frequent surfer it becomes more and more apparent to me as each year goes past. The ocean also gives us an opportunity to interact with incredible forms of nature, in a unique way. This is why the Ocean is so important to me.

2021-06-29 14:40:04 UTC

Greatest force of nature

2021-06-29 18:24:39 UTC

Beauty
Passion
Harmony

Powerful and Biodiverse

2021-06-29 19:09:11 UTC

The ocean always seems to be perceived as vast and lifeless, yet it sustains such biodiversity and abundance of life. Oceans are very valuable to life and support so many precious ecosystems, which is why it is so important to protect and maintain them. There is also something so mesmerising about the power oceans have, something that anthropogenic influence could never take away.

Peace and Silence, Suspended in Time

2021-06-29 19:17:45 UTC

Strong and rich

2021-06-29 19:34:13 UTC

Ocean is powerful. It changes its mood and energy. I really respect the Ocean though I have never been to it.

2021-06-29 19:58:43 UTC

The ocean is a powerful harmony of the diversity that is life.

Mystery and Wonder

2021-06-29 21:28:54 UTC

The ocean to me is a place of absolute beauty, wonder and mystery. Personally, the best and exciting part is the mystery of it all, that's why I chose this picture. In a way, I see the ocean much like I view space. We don't know everything about either two, it's mysterious, dark, risky, beautiful and scenically incredible. It's the unknown that inspires me to seek out more. It drives me to study, do research and discover my own mysteries and find something new and amazing. I look out into the ocean and it brings me at peace and makes me feel like I'm truly meant to be apart of protecting and learning from it. :)

Beautiful

2021-06-30 05:11:50 UTC

The ocean has given me so many opportunities in life like when I was 10, I was blessed with swimming with whale sharks and manta rays and have only done so much more since then. my dream is to become a marine biologist and even though I am young (nearly 13) I strongly believe that that is what I was made to do.

2021-06-30 09:13:32 UTC

Beautiful Beautiful The ocean has given me so many opportunities in life like when I was 10, I was blessed with swimming with whale sharks and manta rays and have only done so much more since then. my dream is to become a marine biologist and even though I am young (nearly 13) I strongly believe that that is what I was made to do. favorite 1 The ocean is a power The ocean is a powerful harmony of the diversity that is life. favorite 1 Strong and rich Strong and rich Ocean is powerful. It changes its mood and energy. I really respect the Ocean though I have never been to it. favorite_border 0 Peace and Silence, Suspended in Time Peace and Silence, Suspended in Time AA7131B6-012A-402D-BD24-F7A7846345B2 AA7131B6-012A-402D-BD24-F7A7846345B2 00:06.38 video padlet drive favorite_border 0 Mystery and Wonder Mystery and Wonder The ocean to me is a place of absolute beauty, wonder and mystery. Personally, the best and exciting part is the mystery of it all, that's why I chose this picture. In a way, I see the ocean much like I view space. We don't know everything about either two, it's mysterious, dark, risky, beautiful and scenically incredible. It's the unknown that inspires me to seek out more. It drives me to study, do research and discover my own mysteries and find something new and amazing. I look out into the ocean and it brings me at peace and makes me feel like I'm truly meant to be apart of protecting and learning from it. :) favorite_border 0 Greatest force of nature Greatest force of nature Beauty Passion Harmony favorite_border 0 Empty favorite 1 The importance of the ocean for all of us. The importance of the ocean for all of us. The Ocean is hugely important for me and the entire human race. It provides us with resources and has helped shaped civilisations for thousands of years, dating back to the time of Yu the Great in China and to now where it has helped accelerate globalisation. But over the years the sustainability of our actions has declined, resulting in significant losses to the biodiversity and deep sea environment. It is appalling and as a frequent surfer it becomes more and more apparent to me as each year goes past. The ocean also gives us an opportunity to interact with incredible forms of nature, in a unique way. This is why the Ocean is so important to me. favorite 1 A Whole New World A Whole New World There is so much left to discover in the ocean that no one has any idea clue about. It's incredible that these creatures live in our world as it is! favorite 2 Rich Rich To me, ocean is a whole world full of life, with its own system that interact with the surface. As a free diver, I always have the feeling to get in a new place each time I dive underwater.I am fascinated by all the species existing, their diversity and always exited to know more about underwater life. favorite_border 0 Indescribable Indescribable Where do I even begin? To have to describe the ocean with a few words would not be doing it justice. The ocean gave me so many happy memories to the point where I can't even remember half of them. Although, I live in the Midlands, my family travel a lot to the point where I have many different experiences with different types of marine life and instantly fell in love. I even made a GCSE art project on marine life and seascapes. To find out that people are hurting the ocean and its marine life kills me. I've watched documentaries that have literally brought tears to my eyes and I knew at that moment I wanted to help in the protection of the ocean. favorite 3 The importance of the ocean The importance of the ocean I have grown up on the coast and could not imagine my life without the sea and the peaceful way it makes me feel. I am hoping to study geography at the university of Southampton next year and the issue of climate change and the effects this is having on our ocean is so interesting to me but also so worrying. The oceans provide livelihoods for so many but ultimately it is the home to so many ecosystems such as coral reefs and beautiful organisms that are at risk of being extinct. I could talk for hours about the importance of our oceans and how vital it is that we protect it 😊 favorite 1 It's a whole new world It's a whole new world It is a strange environment which I have always wondered about every time I've walked along the coastlines or seen sea creatures in aquariums. I have always wondered what kind of ecosystem it is compared to the surface and it is my dream to learn more about the sea creatures that live below it. Furthermore I always want to learn ways of how we can protect it from pollution so I feel that learning about the ocean would help me do that. favorite 2 Diversity, beauty, wonder and life Diversity, beauty, wonder and life and vegan sushi! favorite 2 The Surface The Surface I live on the south-west coast of England and have grown up with the waves since birth. The water has always been photographic and poetic inspiration for me; capturing the life that thrive on the shorelines; the storms that batter the cliffs and the tranquil days in the sun. For now, my photography has brought upon a wonder for the natural world. The seas in particular are an unexplored world, often misunderstood and maltreated. I would love to learn more about the life beneath the surface so in the future I can do something to help reverse the devastating impact of human life, to save the small details we haven't come to appreciate yet. favorite 1 life life The ocean is a place of vibrant colour, and richness. The range of species, all with their unique characteristics is fascinating, and being in the presence of the ocean is simply breathtaking. It is home to life so powerful and strong, yet so compromised by the carelessness of human action; which is why we need to change favorite 1 Infinite mysterious beauty - this glimpse of a giant clam represents the wondrous spectacle of the ocean as well as the fraction that we visibly see and understand. The ocean to me is an unknown world, and every time I scuba or ocean swim, I feel like I am the foreigner entering a marvelous place. It is so important that we preserve this precious resource for the health of our planet. Infinite mysterious beauty - this glimpse of a giant clam represents the wondrous spectacle of the ocean as well as the fraction that we visibly see and understand. The ocean to me is an unknown world, and every time I scuba or ocean swim, I feel like I am the foreigner entering a marvelous place. It is so important that we preserve this precious resource for the health of our planet. favorite 1 Jessea Wiedeman Jessea Wiedeman The ocean is home to me. I've grown up with it just short of five minutes away from my house. (living in Florida and then in California). It's beautiful, calming and full of life. Without the ocean there would be no us. I live in the water, from surfing, to scuba diving, salt water runs in my veins and I want to do anything to protect it. The ocean is so strong but it's fragile and I can say I see it first hand suffering from the causes we've created. We need to work together to stop this horrifying ending. favorite 2 The ocean in my mind The ocean in my mind is gray, edged with rocky beaches. Filled with strange life that is only sometimes seen. Occasionally glows, because of that strange life. favorite 1 Hayle Cornwall Hayle Cornwall The ocean to me is a world in crisis between global warming and waste. Such a shame as it gives us all life. favorite 1 Powerful and Biodiverse Powerful and Biodiverse The ocean always seems to be perceived as vast and lifeless, yet it sustains such biodiversity and abundance of life. Oceans are very valuable to life and support so many precious ecosystems, which is why it is so important to protect and maintain them. There is also something so mesmerising about the power oceans have, something that anthropogenic influence could never take away. favorite_border 0 A total myself. When A total myself. Whenever I go close to to her, I feel like a emptiness in me. which amazed me and let me know myself more. favorite 1 Wonder Wonder How insignificant are we not in comparison to the ocean? The wonder of our oceans is unfathomable. I am in awe of how everything works perfectly together and the amazing marine life that lies beneath the waves. I do not live near the beach, but it's where my heart is. Staring out into the open waters always makes me feel I belong. Learning about anything ocean related , excites me, and that is why the ocean means Joy to me. favorite 3 The Baltic Sea at sunrise The Baltic Sea at sunrise Peace, harmony, endless and a beautiful other world, unexplored and often unappreciated. favorite 3 What lies beneath... What lies beneath... I've only once been on a coast, but I've always been fascinated by oceans and marine life. favorite 1 Mystery Mystery There is so much more to learn about the ocean as it is so vast, and I'm sure there are many organisms that exist in the deep that we can't even imagine. The ocean has so much power, it is breathtaking. favorite 7 Uncharted Uncharted To me I have a had a fascination for the ocean since a young age, this fascination has only grown. The ocean is so vast and unexplored leaving me with a burning desire to seek out adventure and explore it. This is a great white shark, a misunderstood but amazing creature, which one day I hope to meet. favorite 5 STUNNING! STUNNING! It was really hard for me to find a word that could describe what I feel when I think about the ocean. Some of them are: stunning, amazing, and such a mysteriously wonderful thing. It is like another world, another dimension. With uncountable kinds of life, it's one of the most curious parts of our planet, because more than 80% of it is still unexplored! Besides that, the biggest animals on Earth live there! The ocean scares me a little bit, because of its magnitude, depth and power. On the other hand, it amazes me in a way that I cannot explain. favorite 5 Home Home Although I do not live near the ocean and never have, I have always felt a sense of peace and connectedness to the earth when at the ocean. It makes you realize how small we are and how we are all part of something much bigger than ourselves. It helps put life into perspective. From an educational standpoint it is the driving force of life on earth and there is so much left to explore and so much that will never be known. favorite 2 Atlantic Atlantic My home. I took this pic while walking on the coast. favorite 6 Peaceful, Graceful, Curiosity, Beautiful, Quiet place, Wonder Peaceful, Graceful, Curiosity, Beautiful, Quiet place, Wonder These are all the words that come to me when I look at the ocean or dive favorite 2 Black smoker Black smoker. This is a black smoker's picture. I chose this image because I consider it to be a possible place where life on Earth began. favorite 1 Ocean is scary and beautiful Ocean is scary and beautiful When the stormy water waves beating and swirling, the scene is very scary, make you feel powerless facing such angry giant. Yet, when the water returns to calmer motions, it is so beautiful and relaxing; wondering and appreciating how great the nature is. favorite 3 The Ocean's Miraculour Biodiversity The Ocean's Miraculour Biodiversity Only 5% of the Oceans have been explored by humans, meaning that there are potentially millions of undiscovered species of plants and animals thriving beneath the blue. favorite 2 the ocean the ocean to me the ocean is beautiful, and so big to explore and study Coral Reefs Doing Better Than Expected in Many Areas Coral Reefs Doing Better Than Expected in Many Areas Despite the unprecedented extent of coral bleaching around the world, a major new study has also found"bright spots" where corals are doing significantly better than anyone expected. And the reason for the improvement is simple: it comes down to how much the coral reefs are fished by people. science favorite 2 the ocean the ocean favorite 1 To me, the ocean is a place of wonder and beauty that has always fascinated and drawn me despite being a mysterious and unexplored place. I am interested in every organism both plant and animal that inhabits the oceans, as my entire life has been spent by, on or in the sea. To me, the ocean is a place of wonder and beauty that has always fascinated and drawn me despite being a mysterious and unexplored place. I am interested in every organism both plant and animal that inhabits the oceans, as my entire life has been spent by, on or in the sea. favorite 5 The ocean The ocean To me the ocean is the place that uncovers the secrets of the way the world works . The ocean is is filled with infinite species that’s are impossible to imagine favorite 1 Weedy Seadragon Weedy Seadragon To me, the ocean is a place that relaxes and inspires me. When I feel like getting away from the hustle and bustle of world, underwater is the perfect place to go. Reconnecting with nature and taking the time to float and watch our oceans sea life, is not only an honour but a complete cleanser to the body and mind. Here is a picture I took in Victoria, Australia. One of my top dives watching these amazing creatures. favorite 4 the ocean to me the ocean to me i feel being by the ocean puts you in a better mood, feeling relaxed or feeling excitement. I live a short walk from the sea and have spent much of my childhood holidaying with my family around the coasts of Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. And so being by the ocean feels homely and i couldn't imagine living somewhere and not being able to walk to the beach. Where i feel my most relaxed is at Durdle Door (the image below) its my favourite place and i love just floating and bobbing up and down on the crystal clear waters feeling so alive. I also love bodyboarding on high waves in Cornwall its so exhilirating and exciting, you can find the best waves in Perranporth and in Newquay. I also love swimming in the sea both home and abroad, it always feels so refreshing. So in conclusion the ocean to me means home, memories, excitement and relaxation. favorite 4 Tranquility and moodiness Tranquility and moodiness The view from my parents' house in Hobart, Tasmania. That day it was tranquil. Other days it can be extremely moody and stormy. favorite 1 The Ocean The Ocean The Ocean is a completely different world filled with alien-like species and infinite secrets. I am fascinated by these creatures who have been here a lot longer than we have and yet we know so little about their lives. favorite 4 Lord Byron’s Romantic Ode to the Ocean Lord Byron’s Romantic Ode to the Ocean Thou glorious mirror, where the Almighty’s form Glasses itself in tempests; in all time, Calm or convulsed—in breeze, or gale, or storm, Icing the pole, or in the torrid clime Dark-heaving;—boundless, endless, and sublime— The image of Eternity—the throne Of the Invisible; even from out thy slime The monsters of the deep are made; each zone Obeys thee: thou goest forth, dread, fathomless, alone. Lord Byron “Childe Harold's Pilgrimage” Hard to find better words than this. favorite 2 The Ocean The Ocean To me, the ocean is a place that is rich and vibrant. It contains many living creatures that we couldn't even imagine if we had not seen them. It is full of potential, be it for scientific discoveries or the evolution of new species. favorite 2 Sunrise at Sea Sunrise at Sea As an avid open water swimmer, I have a strong connection to the sea. My bedroom is just 60m from the shore and I swim in the sea every day. I took this photograph after having swum out to await the sunrise. favorite 5 What the oceans mean to me What the oceans mean to me I'm gobsmacked that there is such a variety of life in our seas, from the deepest parts of our oceans to our shallow coastal beaches and coves. And the variety of conditions our oceans can create can make them welcoming, terrifying or awe-inspiring, and sometimes all three at once. This 'fried egg' jellyfish was one of many seen last year in the Mediterranean, often drawing crowds to the cliffs in Greece. favorite 3 A stormy winter’s day, Indian Ocean SW Australia A stormy winter’s day, Indian Ocean SW Australia Taken very close to where I used live about a year ago. I’m now living in the outback and missing the mysterious, powerful and ever changing ocean which was once an integral part of my life favorite 5 'Black smokers' 'Black smokers' To me, the ocean - & there is only one contiguous ocean on Earth – is the source of all life on our planet; this is the environment from which all living organisms originated around 3.8 billion years ago. It is probable that hydro-thermal vents (so-called ‘black smokers’) in the deep ocean played a key role in this origin. And may exist elsewhere in the solar system; eg Saturn's moon, Enceladus. Hence my picture of a ‘black smoker’ as an oceanic feature that has great significance to us all. favorite 6 What the ocean means to me What the ocean means to me The ocean is an escape as if it is a whole new world. favorite 3 The Ocean and Me The Ocean and Me Mysterious, fun, powerful, serene, captivating, devastating, intriguing, fun, scary... (too many to list) The ocean plays such a large role in my life from surfing, SuPing, diving and swimming to teaching and educating about it. I try and instill the same respect and appreciation of the ocean to my kids and the students I teach as I myself feel. It is the last great frontier... so much is unknown about the oceans, yet it is one of the most important places on our planet. (Picture is of my favorite surf break... "Guillotines" in SW Western Australia) favorite 2 The ocean is my plac The ocean is my place where I am balanced and feel safe. When I have to clear my mind I go for a walk at the coast or swimming. Even only looking at it calms me down and reminds me of who I truly am. favorite 6 What the ocean means to me What the ocean means to me The ocean to me seems tranquil yet scary. Its the fear of the unknown and the unpredictability of it. How it can change from beautiful waves to huge reckless waves in a blink of an eye is absolutely unbelievable. Its daunting yet it seems like its calling me to explore it. I have chosen this image because I think it shows its emptiness and tranquility yet the colors are dark suggesting something more mysterious. However the life in the ocean is beautiful . From tiny plankton all the way up to huge blue whales. I love all ocean life and I cannot wait to work alongside them. Helping conserve them and learning more things about them. favorite 4 Mysterious, enigmati Mysterious, enigmatic.....a spine shivering hidden world... that's what the ocean means to me.I would like to let go and become one with it. favorite 3 The Ocean The Ocean To me the ocean is fascinating. Every dive, every surf, every snorkel, I discover something new. It can be scary, mysterious but powerfully southing. Too precious to loose. favorite 5 The Oceans The Oceans To me the ocean is beautiful, vast, and intriguingly alien in that it feels like another world which is full of life entirely unique to what we experience on land. I would love to get the opportunity to explore the ocean more. I live by the sea and love that I do, I regularly visit the beach to sit and read, or find myself hiking along the gorgeous coastline – it helps me feel relaxed and at peace. Simultaneously however, I deeply worry about our oceans. I worry how collective humanity appears to be apathetic to the oceans; via overfishing, polluting, and global warming we are at risk of destroying the wonder that is our oceans. favorite 5 What the ocean is to What the ocean is to me: for most it may be scary, huge or mysterious but for me it's magical, relaxing and one of the most beautiful things on earth. There's so much to learn and explore, including the creatures and coral reefs. favorite 6 Empty 2,602,223 Beach Ocean Photos - Free & Royalty-Free Stock Photos from Dreamstime 2,602,223 Beach Ocean Photos - Free & Royalty-Free Stock Photos from Dreamstime Your Beach Ocean stock images are ready. Download all free or royalty-free photos and images. Use them in commercial designs under lifetime, perpetual & worldwide rights. Dreamstime is the world`s largest stock photography community. dreamstime favorite 2 Empty favorite 1 Critter: Bobbit worm Critter: Bobbit worm Unknown beauty! Ocean gives inspiration, oxygen, medicine, local sustainable tourism.We know more about the moon than our oceans. Also a place to escape/relax ! Scientist still don't know the exact length of this Bobbit worm as it lives below the sand. favorite 3 Surfing on Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia Surfing on Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia Walking on water at dawn favorite 4 The Ocean The Ocean The ocean is probably the greatest nature force on the planet. I am Portuguese, born in Lisbon, I have therefore always been in contact with the Atlantic. My holidays were mostly spent in the southwestern coast of Portugal, one of the most beautiful places on earth. The ocean there is so pure, magnificent, strong and aggressive, still it brings me peace of mind just to sit there on the golden sands and watch and hear the waves breaking. Sometimes we are even lucky enough to watch Dolphins at sunset. It is dangerous. What lies beyond our sight is mostly unknown and mysterious. But rather than fear I have an enormous respect for it and I never defy it. favorite 2 Ocean meanings to me Ocean meanings to me Alive Connection Powerful Mother nature Magical Breathtaking favorite 9 Empty favorite_border 0 My ocean My ocean Waves, sea life, sand, holidays, adventures, relaxation, breathtaking beauty! favorite 4 The Ocean The Ocean Beauty Peace Waves Sea Life Adventure favorite 4 Swimming, cool breez Swimming, cool breezes, beauty, transport, foods. favorite 3 Amphiprion ocellaris, Banda Sea Amphiprion ocellaris, Banda Sea This is one of the favourite photos that I have taken: amphiprion ocellaris (I think) in a red anemone species that I have yet to identify. Tropical coral colonies are worth conserving. favorite 4 📹Alligator Pond, Manchester, Jamaica. Our local Fishing Village. 📹Alligator Pond, Manchester, Jamaica. Our local Fishing Village. Jim Hill favorite 5

The Ocean is the bloodstream of our planet. It ensures the stability of the climate and the health of our world.

2021-06-30 12:14:03 UTC

2021-06-30 15:07:05 UTC

The ocean to me is calming and full of beauty but it can also be weird, mysterious and sometimes scary. It's a whole other world within our world. I'm fascinated by the diversity and strangeness of creatures living in the water... the deep sea angler fish for one. It's essential we protect our seas!

2021-06-30 16:26:09 UTC

Life's Energy

2021-06-30 16:32:47 UTC

I have always been passionate about the sea. When I was a child it was swimming and scuba diving but since adulthood surfing has been integral to my life and almost all the decisions that I have made about where I live, work, my leisure time and of course travel. I now wild swim on the south coast of Cornwall and surf on the north coast. I particularly enjoy searching the coasts of SW France, North Spain and Portugal for waves, something I have been doing now for 50 years. The picture below shows one of my special places, in Portugal, which I first surfed in 1974. Ideal conditions! I love being in the sea, it is a part of me. Everything about it fascinates me. Let's go ..

Life

2021-06-30 16:35:08 UTC

I live near the sea, i play on the sea and i used to earn a living with the help of the sea. Most days i will see it or be on it, but never have i understood its mysteries. I want to know what i can do to give back and protect it. In one way or another it keeps the world alive.

Community, and Curiosity

2021-06-30 17:47:05 UTC

to me, the ocean is about how we can help take care of the life living in the ocean, and how it in turn takes care of us. I also said curiosity, because there is so much that is still unknown about the sea, so many creatures unidentified, and so much left to learn.

The ocean to me

erandi_dds — 2021-06-30 18:14:58 UTC

I feel like being by the ocean puts you in a better mood, feeling relaxed or feeling excitement. Where I live is not too far from the beach and I have spent much of my childhood holidaying with my family around the coasts of Cancun. And so being by the ocean feels homely and I couldn't imagine living somewhere where the beach would be too far away and not being able to go. -Erandi

Mistery

2021-06-30 20:41:52 UTC

We know very little about ocean, it's beautiful for me, an awesome place, we are living in the coast for 4 years and it's very relaxing, I'm facinated for all the creatures that live there, we have much left to learn.

Peace and curiosity The ocean and water in general has always been a calming force for me, it makes me feel peaceful and like I’m connected to something. The ocean is also this giant mystery, and to sit and think about all the life we haven’t discovered is both amazing and overwhelming

2021-06-30 22:48:54 UTC

Power

lanawilson — 2021-07-01 09:24:38 UTC

to me, the ocean is beautiful and mysterious, but above all it holds so much power. it has the ability to be peaceful yet chaotic, and I don't think a lot of things in this world can do both so well. The amount of power that is behind the waves has always fascinated me, and I'm eager to learn more about what's below the surface.

Knowledge

2021-07-01 13:11:26 UTC

I chose this image because I feel like the ocean is one of the most interesting and diverse ecosystems in the world, and there's so much still to discover. I also believe the ocean can teach us things and we can learn from all the plants, animals and other species that live there. I don't live near the ocean so my experience of the ecosystems have mostly been through books and videos.

Intrigue

2021-07-01 13:47:27 UTC

A world I know very little about.

Mystery

2021-07-01 14:15:19 UTC

Something that looks so plain and simple on the surface holds such a plethora of life and colour below the surface

Exploration

2021-07-01 14:30:58 UTC

The ocean is so vast and unknown, which is what intrigues me about it so much. We know more about our moon than we do the oceans of our own planet, there's still so much left to find out about it. To me, the ocean is about discovery and learning.

2021-07-01 17:45:19 UTC

Tenerife, somewhere nice and warm in December!

Life

2021-07-01 18:06:27 UTC

To me the ocean is the embodiment of life. Not only a place of hospitality to marine life of many shapes and sizes; but, as the most fundamental resource this planet has to offer. Water. Its this reason that when my mind tries to comprehend the vast nature of our oceans it always leads to one key idea for me. The idea of life and why we need to protect it.

2021-07-01 20:25:32 UTC

The ocean brings me peace, joy, adventure, and a sense of wonder. This picture is how is how I think of the ocean, although I generally picture more waves. Waves are a big reason for the peace I feel at the ocean. The sound of waves crashing is calming. I love sharks, dolphins, rays, sea turtles and so many other marine animals. No matter where we live, we are connected to the ocean in some way.

2021-07-01 21:56:56 UTC

To me, the ocean means serenity, beauty, power, and life. I chose this image because it represents the beauty and serenity of the ocean.

2021-07-02 03:02:27 UTC

Ocean is that creation of God that contains millions of species submerged in it. The ocean is an undiscovered mystery and a beautiful place of peace to be like.

Good Energy

2021-07-03 13:09:59 UTC

I took this photo a couple of days ago. I am currently travelling around Australia as I have taken a year off teaching High School Marine Science. Firstly, the ocean is important to me because it is a beautiful place that gives me good energy. I love diving and surfing. I dived over a beautiful coral reef today and swam with whale sharks yesterday. I feel so lucky to have had such wonderful experiences but I also love learning about everything to do with the ocean and “how it works” from the the biology, chemistry and physics. I also really care about the ocean and its in habitants and worry about human impacts and the effect on the whole system.

Calm

2021-07-03 13:22:16 UTC

I visited local beaches a lot as I was growing up, and now go to a university in a beach town. To me, the ocean is a place of calm, and that is why I chose this image. It is just under the surface, where things are quieter, the sun doesn't feel as harsh, and the water surrounds you. When the conditions are too rough to swim, even just seeing the ocean brings me so much tranquility. I have found that although I am young, I plan to live close to an ocean or sea the rest of my life in order to be happy. I am very interested in learning more, and am currently planning my future around marine science.

2021-07-03 18:51:57 UTC

The ocean seems to me like the peak of tranquillity and beauty, and I have such pleasure when I go to the beach and would love to discover what lies below, which is why I'd love to study Oceanography or Geology. It has a huge biological importance, so we need to protect the planet, both land and sea. This is a picture I took of Marsden bay in South Tyneside.

Open

2021-07-03 23:33:23 UTC

The oceans are wide expanses, both horizontally and vertically but there are items out there which stand in our way in terms of exploration but which at the same time may save our lives.

Mystical

2021-07-04 09:27:29 UTC

The ocean is a very mystical place. From the biggest animals like whales, to the smallest yet undiscovered animals who live t the bottom. It's an undiscovered mystery and a beautiful place.

Scary, but charming

2021-07-04 12:01:12 UTC

When I watch the ocean at sunset, or at day, it always brings me goose bumps. With its beauty, or massiveness and colours. With the combination of the sky and clouds, it is giving a feeling of peace. But sometimes it is stormy, full of dark unknown locations. And that is a little frightening. but still interesting.

Powerful and sometimes brooding.

2021-07-04 12:04:49 UTC

I chose this picture because the waves breaking upon the rocks really catpures the essence of its meaning to me. The breaking of waves really shows the power that our oceans can hold even when they are small.

2021-07-04 14:55:53 UTC

2021-07-04 14:59:57 UTC

The ocean - so vast and deep, with a whole world contained within.What's outwardly visible is only the tip of the iceberg. And that's what makes the ocean so enchanting - the mysteries that lie hidden within!

Powerful Beauty

2021-07-04 16:42:11 UTC

The ocean is my happy place, I love the beauty and peace it bring me but also how it can completely contrast that and be powerful and scary at the same time. I love the massive role the ocean plays in our eco-systems and the life it and power it holds.

a place to feel relief

2021-07-04 18:35:47 UTC

Every time I enter the ocean I feel as though the waves take away the chaos and emotion of daily life leaving it to just me and the ocean. The ocean is a place to be explored and to be admired but also to be respected in its vast and beautiful life.

Beauty

2021-07-04 22:31:22 UTC

The ocean is full of undiscovered life and I’m so excited to see what more of the ocean we will uncover next.

serenity

2021-07-05 07:37:06 UTC

From when I was a toddler I visited the Maldives yearly, diving and relaxing in the beautiful ocean. Since 2019 I haven't been able to travel and in turn realized how we must cherish it, I miss it everyday.

Familiarity & Strangeness

2021-07-05 09:12:11 UTC

I grew up by the sea, so for me there is a sense of home and familiarity. However I also love the sense of the shore as a liminal space, and the mystery and strangeness of the deep ocean. I'm fascinated by ocean folklore, and by all the things that are yet to be discovered.

2021-07-05 09:54:39 UTC

My dads Irish and this is his hometown, I have always had such an attachment to the ocean. It’s a new world to be discovered and protected. The feeling of possibilities I feel from the ocean is immeasurable.

No water, no life, No blue, no green. I love the oceans, always have done, and spend as much time as I can in them. Diving is my hobby and my sanity. One of my hero's is the Oceanographer Sylvia Earle from who I have got the quote. It sums up the importance of the oceans to us and why we need to treat it as a precious resource.

2021-07-05 10:33:50 UTC

Life and Beauty

2021-07-05 10:42:59 UTC

The ocean is a wide open space of calm, beautiful life. This is what drew me to it, from a young age I have always loved dolphins and sharks and all marine life. From that moment I knew that I wanted to be a marine biologist and work abroad. I have always loved the ocean and how it can be both calm and powerful.

Mysterious

2021-07-05 14:14:42 UTC

I live by the sea side and am often curious about what is below. I am always willing to learn more about what lurks. It is both scary and beautiful and strikes me with curiosity.

Breathtakingly diverse

2021-07-05 18:23:45 UTC

To me the ocean has always been a rarity, almost like a treat or reward, an opportunity given when you go on holiday. Just like the land we live on, the ocean is full of more species than we can ever imagine and having the privilege to be able to explore even a tiny fraction of it in the shallows abroad has brought me so much joy throughout my life . There was no greater feeling of awe or wonder than when you occasionally saw a fish swimming near your feet or a jelly fish whilst wading through the shore on a sunny beach holiday when you were younger and even now. As I have gotten older when I visit the sea I no longer wish to go to the rock pools, I want to know what all the wonders that live below the water in the deep sea are

Beauty In The Smallest Processes

2021-07-05 20:30:40 UTC

I have always loved the ocean! For me the most interesting aspect is that in an ocean so giant microscopic organisms can have remarkably complex processes that contribute to the upkeep of the ocean's ecosystems. One of my favorite species is the immortal jellyfish Turritopsis dohrnii it is incredible to me that they can regenerate themselves in a process that we do not even fully understand and yet they are microscopic if they can have such remarkable processes imagine how many more species and organisms there are with processes and abilities we have yet to even discover.

Scary yet beautiful

2021-07-06 03:26:08 UTC

I think ocean is mysterious and could be dangerous. Yet it is beautiful. Sometimes it is wild whereas sometimes peaceful. It is mysterious which makes it even more fascinating.

Freedom and respect

2021-07-06 05:24:23 UTC

It's the surface which calms me down in its rhythm and, moreover, it's what's under the surface which, while diving, gives me freedom, I can hardly compare with anything else, climbing mountains perhaps.
Entirety fulfilling, and yet too overwhelming to describe.

Free

2021-07-06 12:40:29 UTC

With the ocean only a 20 minute drive away, I am able to go there and escape from reality for a bit. It's endless nature transports me into another world. Although when swimming in it, I am wary and conscious of its size and inhabitants, I have the ability to go anywhere and explore as far as I want to.

A powerful unknown

2021-07-06 13:13:52 UTC

I find it so amazing that the ocean covers over 70% of the Earth’s surface and we have only discovered 5-10% of the ocean. I love the ocean because it is beautiful yet does so much for humans that most don’t realise! It helps our environment and regulates temperatures around the world!

2021-07-06 14:29:53 UTC

Freedom and life. The ocean is my higher power and gives me strength.

The ocean is so beautiful and should be looked after. It's our responsibility and we are simply not doing enough to help.

2021-07-06 16:46:29 UTC

A mysterious secret that some call home

2021-07-06 19:28:24 UTC

The ocean is a world unknown to human kind. A large universe full of secrets and magic. It can be dangerous, but also wonderful. It ca be a deadly force, but also a loving home. A place worth exploring and protecting.

Gorgeous yet terrifying

2021-07-07 07:06:35 UTC

The ocean is a mysterious place, full of intriguing creatures and species. But we’ve only discovered 5% of it so the limited amount of knowledge we have sets our imagination free and makes us wonder, what creatures roam the deepest points of the earth?

Relaxing

2021-07-07 07:27:32 UTC

The ocean is a place where i can go and escape from all my problems. Its a calming place as well as interesting as you never know what may be lying underneath the water.

Calming

2021-07-07 10:47:30 UTC

It is a place where you get relax, have fun and let go of all your troubling thoughts.

2021-07-07 11:21:49 UTC

I live in the Canary Islands and for all of Canarians oceans mean a lot. We do plan our routine taking into account ties, and also we do apreciate the marine life which we live together, as Las Canteras beach has been recognized as one of the most important beaches due to the variety of animals, although it is close to the city. So, to me, oceans are the best example of LIFE.

Moana... my moana

2021-07-07 12:22:12 UTC

The ocean makes me feel alive and free.. a kinship to the element, powerless to its power, calm in its calmness

Home

2021-07-07 13:27:41 UTC

For me the ocean means home. I grew up in a coastal community in New England and so much our our lives, our food, transport, fun, revolve around the ocean. I have also seen the seas rise in recent years threatening my home, and feel compelled to protect the ocean from human threats.

absolutely horrifying- and wonderful

2021-07-07 13:34:32 UTC

The ocean is terrifying- humans have only explored 5% of it despite our planet is 71% covered with water- we barely know anything of it. But somehow, we manage to, clumsily, co-exist with it. Having such a large place be so familiar despite so unnerving and mysterious is nice.

Mysterious yet beautiful

2021-07-08 03:56:41 UTC

The ocean to me is a place of wonder and beauty but also of great mystery where millions of the earths animals of all shapes and sizes make their home and live their entire lives. As a scuba diver I had a more in-depth look into the ocean and every time I go in it, it amazes me.

2021-07-08 07:47:30 UTC

Creepy but curious

2021-07-08 07:47:40 UTC

I'm really curious about whats on the ocean because i do like about unknown or unique creatures, and all i think about ocean is that all creepy creatures are there, but on the other hand i do scared about whats inside the ocean. Even, one moment i go to swim at pool and think that there are cursed creatures inside this pool.

A mystical diverse other world

2021-07-08 08:29:02 UTC

I love the ocean. It's mystical. It's scary. It's brilliant. The ocean covers the majority of our planet's surface, yet we know only a little about it. It's a vast space filled with a diversity of animals, plants, and the unknown. It is absolutely breathtaking. It's gorgeous with its crashing waves and glassy water and its coral reefs and fun animals. It's amazing how everything co-exists with one another. The animals are so diverse and unique as well as the plants that come in all different shapes and sizes. It is so calm on some days and wild and untamed on others. It makes me happy. It just does. Everything about the ocean intrigues me. From the rocks that develop in crevices and patterns on the sandy shores and the seashells to the unknown depths where deadly animals and end of the world tremors awake. It makes me feel alive. I love how it seems to be living too, kind of like a friend of mine. When I was younger, I used to talk the ocean about everything in my life. I used to tell it stories and problems in my life, and it always seemed to have listened. It comforted me with its gentle waves crashing. I even used to play games with the waves, and it always seemed to be responding. I genuinely believed the ocean was a person, like an imaginary friend. Its always been special to me. I love exploring the rocks and looking at shells as well as swimming. I live in South Africa in Johannesburg, and it's a 6-hour drive to the ocean. Crazy, I know, but we'd always go to the sea every holiday and sometimes more because my family also lives by the coast. We'd always go to the ocean even if it was freezing, and we'd explore the beach. Another reason I'm interested in the ocean is because of how unrevealed it is. We know virtually nothing about it. There's always something new to discover. I get bored incredibly quickly. The ocean is astronomically huge. I don't think I'll ever get bored in this lifetime. It is also entrancing. It's so free and magnificent and creepy (dare I say). It's powerful. It could overcome all of the earth if it wanted to, and that's just what we know. We need to look after this masterpiece. It's too precious to be destroyed, not to mention that it can destroy the entire human race very easily.

Peaks Curiosity...

2021-07-08 08:54:34 UTC

The real wonders of the Earth

2021-07-08 08:59:41 UTC

We always look out for new discoveries or inventions on land, but what about the uncovered mysteries of some of our oldest friends below deck? The enigma below rippling waters sparks a curiosity, freedom and a sense fear in me. Curiosity to learn, the freedom of uncovering the depths of this unknown realm and the unsettling fear of slowly losing it all from our careless actions.

Powerful

2021-07-08 12:08:34 UTC

I chose this photo as it represents one day after work when I was going sea bathing.

Location: Morecambe Bay.

I find the ocean exhilarating, and a good place to be whatever the weather or time of year. The soundscapes are amazing. I have lived close to the sea most of my life. I have seen the ocean at calmness, in raging storms, seen shipwrecks. Unfortunately I also know sadness from news of drowning of the unwise, unlucky and the exploited.

An ocean cotaining a variety of organisms

2021-07-08 12:29:45 UTC

To me the ocean is very beautiful. It contains a variety of living organisms; I like the colour; It's highly connected to the environment; it has an ecosystem.

2021-07-08 12:41:04 UTC

The ocean is beautiful. It contains a variety of life.It is connected to our environment.

Beauty and fear

2021-07-08 23:13:24 UTC

Oceans are beautiful, but I also respect and fear them. If I could restart my path in education then marine biology would be the way I would go. New Zealand and Australia gave me new insight into these vast expanses of water. I adore beautiful pristine beaches with clear water, but I am fearful where I cannot see the bottom and I worry what may be beneath me! Best spiritual moment - looking into the eyes of a dolphin just a couple of feet away from me and feeling that it was looking right into my soul!

2021-07-09 09:18:31 UTC

ate an image that represents the ocean to you and upload it here (by pressing the pink button in the bottom right corner). Please add a title and an explanation of why you have chosen that image. Have a look at what your fellow learners have uploaded; you can choose your favourites by clicking on the heart at the bottom of each.

Wondrously Unsettling

2021-07-09 09:24:05 UTC

The oceans are the largest area on earth, and they contain some adorable animals as well as terrifying creatures with strange adaptions that they have evolved in order to stay nearer to the top of their ecosystems. Terrifying mouths filled with teeth, venom, electricity, painful stings, and all of this does not come at the cost of one of the most beautiful places on earth, along with many complex communities beneath the waves

A blue immensity

2021-07-09 10:11:22 UTC

The ocean is vaste, mysterous, unexplored and full of secrets

2021-07-09 11:20:01 UTC

Ocean has infinity stories and facts that are related to each other. It is mysterious and the finding goes on. From shore it gives view of endless sea with restless waves

Underestimated and unknown

2021-07-09 16:34:57 UTC

To me there is so much we don’t know about the depths and this is exciting, terrifying and brilliant to me. I also think that we as humans underestimate the power the ocean has not only to the mind in a meditative sense but as a physical mass. What is in there, how much do we truly not yet know?

Unlimited Power and Diversity

2021-07-09 18:01:45 UTC

The power and diversity that the ocean has is mind boggling to me. While supporting the lives of species both above and beneath its rippling surface it can have the power to cause waves to stand up to 100 feet and cause mass destruction and yet the same body of water elsewhere at the same moment can slowly lap at the sandy shores while people use it as a source of pure enjoyment. It is beyond incredible what the sea can sustain.

The great unknown

2021-07-10 11:43:48 UTC

The sea is truly like another world, as humans we theorize new planets and possible life inhabiting the cosmos. What some fail to realize is that under the surface our planet is completely transformed. We've only explored 5% of our oceans, who knows what we are yet to discover and what mysteries are still to be uncovered.

A New World To Discover

2021-07-10 13:06:54 UTC

2021-07-11 11:39:29 UTC

I find it amazing how something can be so beautiful, yet so unknown at the same time. The opportunities are endless when it comes to studying the ocean, and I find that inspirational.

My affinity with the Ocean

juneatkinson12 — 2021-07-11 21:20:06 UTC

I live in Northumberland and the coast is only an hour away. We have the Farne Islands, which is a Sanctuary for Birds and for Seals. We have beautiful beaches and idyllic places to visit.

Bamburgh Northumberland

juneatkinson12 — 2021-07-11 21:32:55 UTC

The Wynding and the Farne islands

The OCEAN

2021-07-12 00:59:56 UTC

Beautiful, mysterious, BLUE and sometimes scary to some. The ocean to me means happiness and serenity. It's full of wonders like marine animals, the ecosystem and legends/myths. I love Bioluminescence and how humans found many ways to play with the waves.

MY LOVE FOR THE OCEAN

2021-07-12 08:29:35 UTC

I live in Gloucester so to visit the sea I have to travel for at least a hour. however when i reach my destination i am blown away every time. i love the glimmering blue and the waves crashing as i paddle. it is my favorite place to be

Mysteriously beautiful

2021-07-12 15:27:36 UTC

I think this is the perfect representation of how I see the ocean. Like an iceberg in & of itself. It looks like just a vast openness of blue, and sure we know what is there. But there is so much more that we DON'T know is there, 95% to be discovered exactly. I love the idea that we'll never stop learning more about the ocean in our lifetime.

Full of Life and Freedom

2021-07-12 16:55:02 UTC

To me, the ocean means freedom. I love how full of life it is and that it has entire ecosystems flourishing within it. Every time I have visited the ocean, I feel a sense of freedom and am overcome with happiness. I love being able to visit the ocean as it is the one place I feel like I am able to be me, and the one thing I am the most passionate about.

The World Below

2021-07-12 21:34:32 UTC

Hi Nemo!
Me and my children would like to discover something more about your home!!!

Majestic and Mysterious

2021-07-13 09:04:50 UTC

For me, the ocean is relaxing at the beach and it is my favourite place. I find the constant crashing of waves comforting and fascinating. I also love watching programmes such as Blue Planet as the wildlife is incredible. Whilst I love the ocean, the extent of unknown is also scary - for me this has been exaggerated by all the shark horror films I have watched.

immense of blue and wonder

2021-07-13 10:27:18 UTC

To me the ocean is freedom, it is a home to millions of sea life, full of wonder and it holds secrets and mysteries, tides and currents, cold and warmth, caves and depths unimaginable.

Majestic Sea Life

2021-07-13 13:07:13 UTC

the ocean to me is home to the most wonderful sea creatures, and learning about their migration patterns and behaviour is truly fascinating. I want to learn about the different ecosystems of the sea and the symbiotic relationships of all the species. When I'm by the ocean, it always feels like home.

2021-07-13 19:51:43 UTC

2021-07-14 09:07:03 UTC

I am originally from the caribbean (Jamaica) and the ocean has always been a place of grandeur to me. It is often serene and deceptively benign. Yet, it possesses unknown kingdoms, forces and danger that lurk beneath a mysterious allure.

peace and tranquility

2021-07-14 10:44:23 UTC

A vast big unknown ecosystem to a variety of creatures

2021-07-14 13:22:58 UTC

Beautiful,Astonishing and Wonderful.I think that the ocean is a large piece of ecosystem that has some of the most beautiful animals in the world.From the smallest plankton and krill to the largest whale shark and blue whale,it is just a mysterious big area that still needs to be seen,like 90%of the ocean is yet to discover,I think it is still possible for us to still find creatures that make our imagination go wild.It is just ready for us to discover more of it.

Peaceful and lovable

2021-07-15 07:51:46 UTC

The oceans are always be my peaceful and stress-free places. They are all mysteries but when we see them, we always see the hope, the freedom, the mindfulness within us. And yet, the ocean world is the most important place we need to take care of, truthy for our future and all the sea-citizen protectable species.
https://youtu.be/MGslEcmVurg

OCEAN - Mystery and Calmness

2021-07-15 08:21:42 UTC

For me, ocean is like freedom. Its a calmness that I only in oceans. Its full of mysteries yet very spectacular and mesmerizing. Due to humans, the oceans are on threat. We need to think about our future and create a sustainable one.

Coral Reefs

2021-07-15 08:51:28 UTC

For me, the ocean is a home to so many species, whether they are discovered or not. The reefs are one of the most beautiful sites when exploring the ocean.

2021-07-15 15:32:41 UTC

Our effect on the oceans

2021-07-15 18:48:06 UTC

I want to discover how humans affect the oceans and the organisms that they sustain. I am especially interested in coral reefs due to the extremely large biodiversity.

Chaotic beauty

2021-07-15 22:17:47 UTC

The ocean is an enigma. It is extremely powerful and destructive yet can be soothing and calm at the same time. Uncharted territory; Mysterious.

2021-07-16 10:35:30 UTC

For me, the ocean is all about the wildlife and seeing them enjoy their natural habitat. I have a strong fondness for marine mammals, particularly seals, and I can’t bear to think that we are destroying their homes through pollution, unsustainable fishing and human disturbance.

Calming, unprotected and uncovered mysteries

2021-07-16 18:50:01 UTC

For me the beach and ocean is my favourite place to go. It has a calming influence whenever I’m near the sea. I heard a theory once that perhaps humans evolved from sea creatures and that’s why so many of us feel at home when we are by the sea.
After having recently learnt how much of our oceans are unprotected and how if more of our oceans were protected we could stop species becoming endangered/extinct, I think it’s so important for more of our ocean to be protected.
I also feel that the ocean is such a mysterious place that has so much more exploring to be done to really understand our oceans.

2021-07-16 20:24:28 UTC

The ocean is a place where the elements are interconnected in such a dynamic process that it powers the land to vibrate in oscillation thus sending frequencies to all living organisms. It is my understanding that the molecules are illuminating at such high frequencies hence why the ocean sparkles. They say the ocean drives the forces of human nature, I believe this to be true and with every wave there is a new understanding in relation to our being. The ocean is within all of us 🔷

Necessary Wonder

2021-07-17 05:28:07 UTC

I live in Sydney near the Paramatta River that leads into the Sydney harbour. I take the ferry regularly to get to Circular Quay and sit outside whenever I can to feel the breeze, smell the water, and watch the boats cut through it. Beach holidays and exploring bays and mangroves is how I grew up and always the ocean has awed me with its figurative and literal depths. We use the ocean for travel, for food, for play. We and everything else came from it yet we know so little about it. It always feels like an honour, to dip my toes in the sea.

Biodiversity

2021-07-17 13:58:04 UTC

The ocean supports a huge variety of aquatic life, including species of fish, mammals and birds, and is also a major human food source. Personally, I feel that the ocean represents a vast area of natural beauty and a connection between many lands and cultures.

Mysterious

2021-07-18 23:28:42 UTC

For me , the ocean is beautiful and at the same time frightening. 70% of the surface of the earth is covered with ocean, but a lot of things have not been clarified yet. It makes me feel terrified, but this is also the reason why I am interested in the ocean.

Inviting, welcoming, but also capable of great violence, the ocean is as vital as forests to mankind's survival - perhaps more so. It is there to be exploited generously and forgivingly but we ransack it at peril to our species. At the moment, we march towards our extinction. We have been warned!

2021-07-19 09:08:03 UTC

2021-07-19 10:57:44 UTC

I want to be on the side of humanity that works toward saving this beautiful ecosystem, instead of destroying it, and all of its magnificent creatures.

Powerful Beauty

2021-07-19 14:22:48 UTC

I love watching the power of the waves as they crash against rocks or cliffs and then fall down and become part of the ocean again. The ocean has given me the opportunity to snorkel in coral reefs in Egypt and swim with dolphins in the Azores. I want to help to preserve this diverse, magnificent natural wonder that we seem intent on destroying.

2021-07-19 15:24:11 UTC

Still Unknown
For me the ocean is a place of relaxation and mystery. There is still much to learn

It’s home.

2021-07-20 00:25:44 UTC

For me, the ocean is serene, mysterious, calming, healthy, beautiful, and I love it in all types of weather. I respect its power. I have a fear of the ocean as well to a certain extent. But it’s still my place of peace. It’s where I go every single day. It’s ever-changing scenery is beautiful and I love fossicking along the shoreline and marvelling at its treasures and beauty.

<3

2021-07-20 07:56:07 UTC

The ocean takes up a vast amount of space on earth. The idea that the majority of it is undiscovered fuels my curiosity and excitement for future findings. The biodiversity we have already discovered is beautiful and fascinating, the human impacts are ugly and cruel, yet these are the factors that make the ocean so vitally important to conserve, motivating me, and I'm sure many others, to continue learning about it.

Peaceful and Beautiful

2021-07-20 08:13:12 UTC

The ocean is peaceful, calm, mysterious place giving life to so many amazing an mammals. It is also a means to survive for many people around the world. Without ocean people would not survive and that's why we should look after it much more instead of destroy in it.

Unknown

2021-07-20 11:16:10 UTC

We still have so much to learn about the bodies of water that cover our planet. Why?How?When?What? All these are open ended questions that we cannot entirely answer. The ocean is an important part of our lives, whether we know it or not and I think it's important for us to know more. I love being, thinking, dreaming about the ocean. It's where I feel most comfortable.

Prayer

2021-07-21 01:30:32 UTC

Sacred, mother of all life, sustainer of balance on earth.

2021-07-21 05:31:35 UTC

For me the fact that so much of the ocean is unexplored is why I'm so fascinated by it. To think we could still discover whole new animals and ecosystems that have never been seen before is exciting and terrifying at the same time.
I want to learn all I can to help preserve this wonder of nature before mankind does irreversible damage to our oceans.

2021-07-21 11:14:01 UTC

I am some what afraid of the ocean. It is so vast and unexplored we can never truly know the extent of what it holds. I hope by expanding my knowledge I can learn to be at peace with the ocean and aid in its protection.

Life

2021-07-22 14:55:12 UTC

A mysterious unexplored beautiful piece of earth. Watching the sunset on the ocean is soothing. Ocean is the life!

ocean

2021-07-23 00:54:05 UTC

An unknown amazing place. it is like a different world.

Awe-inspiring and mystifying

2021-07-23 10:39:11 UTC

The oceans surface...a portal to another dimension of wonder, beauty, and inspiration.

Pale Blue Dot

2021-07-24 10:59:23 UTC

From 6 billion kilometres, the ocean is all the earth is. It's a sign of life that defines our planet. No one image can convey the multitudinous moods, emotions, scenes, danger and life the ocean creates. It can generate so much awe, wonder but also calm. It is just as important, if not more, than the solid parts of the world - and so different they're hard to compare; arguably it's more varied than the land masses. The ocean isn't an obstacle, challenge, backdrop or border, or even simply a habitat, but an intrinsic part of human life and the cradle and sustainer of the only known universal life. I hope I can learn more about the ocean and take steps to protect it as it deserves.

A mighty treasures!

2021-07-24 12:37:48 UTC

Ocean are huge, mysterious and very interesting part of our planet. Oceans are treasure of many resources

My place on Earth

2021-07-24 20:46:53 UTC

Oceans are place for me. When I'm swimming or diving I feel I'm home. I considered study oceanography (finaly decided to study molecular biology) but seas and water nature stills remind me that I belonged to them. I wanna get know about them much more.

Vast biodiversity

2021-07-25 16:53:41 UTC

The ocean never ceases to amaze with its large array of colourful creatures which vary in sizes from tiny mackerel to huge predators. The co-operative work experienced in the ocean is remarkable with species helping each other to fulfil their niches.

2021-07-26 07:27:41 UTC

Every time I get to go to the sea and swim around, that’s when I feel like time passes too quickly. However, when I am thinking about any sea, two images come to my mind: the first one being total darkness, and the other one is the one I chose to upload here. Our oceans provide us with many resources today, and we are not grateful enough for them.
Credit:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/464011567862667325/

The science of awe

2021-07-26 11:33:49 UTC

Humans have a desire, whether conscious or unconscious, to seek out experiences of awe. These awe inspiring experiences increase happiness, reduce stress and can even make us better people. It's unsurprising that these experiences, despite our modern human disconnection, come from the natural world. I am consistently amazed by the waves, the biodiversity, the underwater caves and volcanoes, the weird and wonderful, the undiscovered. I want to know more and be able to tell others about it so that they too can be filled with wonderful sense of awe.

2021-07-26 14:18:08 UTC

The ocean is a strong force that is unmatched yet can be gentle and calming simultaneously. It can be a place of terror for some but a home for others.

All time fascination

2021-07-26 20:24:31 UTC

I´m from Portugal, from a city far away from the sea, but since I was a child I´ve always had a huge fascination with every sea thing related, the animals, the plants, the blue water. For me, the ocean means serenity, means the unknown, means nature .

What does ocean mean to me ?

2021-07-27 07:25:24 UTC

it’s such an undiscovered place still , so calming but so powerful at the same time . I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to learn more about the ocean and it’s habitat

A large number of studies put into one global understanding

2021-07-27 09:44:20 UTC

From reading from newspaper articles and watching documentaries, ocean to me is a vast wide variety of diverse subjects put into a part of world in order to understand the unknown of the deep blue oceans. In order to understand the ocean you are not to be versed in a specific field but are versed in many fields that involve a variety of subjects and also many different skills. As all the fields of understanding are intertwined to create the ocean. That's what excites me about the oceans

Ocean secrets

2021-07-27 10:40:47 UTC

I have never been somewhere near the ocean, and I have never swam in it. So for me, the ocean is like an another world, where are a lot of secrets, which people don't know. I have chosen this course to learn more about ocean wildlife.

Our source of Life

2021-07-27 20:32:42 UTC

The ocean is an incredibly important part of our everyday life, and many people are unaware of just how important it is. With overfishing and the increasingly obvious signs of climate change; it is time to take action and protect our oceans.

The Ocean

2021-07-28 11:07:26 UTC

The ocean fascinates me. It is so large and there is so much to discover.

Home

2021-07-28 14:58:45 UTC

To me, the ocean has always been a safe space full of wonder. It's a welcoming mix of being beautiful but also powerful and dangerous which makes it all the more fascinating to discover.

I want to inovate something new

2021-07-29 05:41:03 UTC

The Ocean

2021-07-29 13:43:40 UTC

Something to explore, something so close that we know so little about. Sculpts the land and completely linked to life.

Scarback

2021-07-29 23:33:29 UTC

When I think of the ocean- one of the first things that pops into my mind is Scarback, a residential gray whale of the Oregon Coast. She is the first animal I ever saw out in the ocean- and since then, I have continually thought about how at that moment, I was a visitor in her home. I chose this image of Scarback because she is a constant reminder to me of the part I play in ensuring that her house is respected and protected- along with all of the other incredible, beautiful life that fills the ocean.

The Ocean

2021-07-30 12:11:26 UTC

To me the ocean has always been so special and a safe place full of new experiences. It is so large with the majority of it being undiscovered. We have to much to learn about the sea and understand the ways in which we must protect it as it is so crucial for life on our planet.

Amazing

2021-07-30 12:26:27 UTC

Mysterious

2021-08-01 14:43:19 UTC

I find the ocean mysterious . It holds so many secrets , secrets which fascinates me , secrets which I want to unfold. The mystery in it gives me a thrill . I think that is one of the main reasons why I find it interesting .

2021-08-01 16:48:27 UTC

The blood that keeps earths heart pumping.

2021-08-02 14:54:13 UTC

We would not be here without it, yet not many of us appreciate the complex ecosystem. Its significance is often overlooked. Both its biotic and abiotic components work together to create this beautifully balanced environment. I feel almost a magnetic pull to study and be surrounded by marine life. The photo I chose is one of my most recent fascinations of bioluminescence in Jervis Bay Australia.

The Ocean

2021-08-02 22:25:55 UTC

To me, the ocean means "curiosity" because it is full of life to learn about. It is also good for healthy, makes people happy and it's relaxing, however, I'm also a bit scared of the ocean! This image is of Carpinteria beach in California. It is one of my favorite beaches. The shoreline changes with the seasons, with little shrimp, wavy turban shells and birds, but also plastic and fishing line. The shore can give clues to what is happening in the ocean.

Wonderous!!

2021-08-02 22:39:10 UTC

No matter how many times I have been to the ocean, it will always be a new experience! How majestic it is, huge and unknowing. What lurks in the deep? What else can be discovered? How amazing the creatures are and what it would be like to swim in their world. To see how they live amongst each other in different habitats, to be in their world would truly be wonderous!!

2021-08-02 22:49:03 UTC

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2021-08-03 22:49:21 UTC

Feeling connected to nature and at peace with the ocean :)

peaceful

Rita045 — 2021-08-04 03:16:01 UTC

there are many kind of marine life live in the ocean, when you dive into the ocean, you may feel human insignificance.

but when you look on the ground, it's beautiful and mysterious.

So much to find, so little time

2021-08-04 07:39:06 UTC

To me the ocean is an immensely vast, beautiful and mysterious place, full of things that we have yet to see and study. There are of course different species, but there are also, for example, the relationships between different species and the effects each have on the environment around them. There's so much to know about the ocean. However, because of global warming, I think we're running out of time to learn about it all. I sometimes wonder about how many species and habitats have gone extinct before we've even seen them. To me the ocean is a beautiful treasure trove of knowledge.

2021-08-04 20:24:58 UTC

the ocean is wild wonderful and powerful

Home

2021-08-05 16:17:21 UTC

"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”

Jacques Cousteau

Why I love the ocean

2021-08-05 16:19:34 UTC

Why I love the ocean

2021-08-05 16:30:18 UTC

The ocean is so mysterious. We know so little about it, and we are losing parts of it so quickly. I want to explore and learn about the life that lives in the ocean. I want to learn what we can do to preserve that life. I want to visit living and healthy coral reefs. I want to see the fish that are going extinct. I want to be able to help clean up the islands of swirling garbage and plastic. I want to learn what I can do to help.

Powerful & Mysterious

labaleine50 — 2021-08-07 03:13:33 UTC

I am captivated by the ocean. When I stare at its water, I bathe in its beauty and engulf in its vastness and mystery. I am intimidated by its power, yet I love everything that it represents, life, serenity, peace, calm, tranquility, warmth, strength, and well being. I want to learn more about the culture of the deep sea before it is completely destroyed by men.

2021-08-07 10:52:27 UTC

The ocean to me means a never ending home for so many animals and mammals, small and large. Ive always had a passion for the ocean even though I don’t live in a place known for it. I want to help keep the ocean a safe and healthy place for its life while also studying and finding new life to help protect. I think the ocean can be a scary place but at the same time one of the most beautiful and mysterious things to explore. There are so many things and animals we are yet to learn about and I find that very fascinating and can’t wait to do so.

The Ocean

2021-08-07 10:57:37 UTC

To me the ocean is something mysterious and exciting. We do not know much about the ocean and that makes it mysterious but it also makes it exciting because there is so much to still learn and discover.

What the ocean means to me:

2021-08-07 11:32:08 UTC

I live on the coast, and have been swimming since I was born. To me the ocean is a peaceful place where I can forget about my anxiety and just be free. The ocean is sometimes relaxing and sometimes thrilling (when there's big waves), but always beautiful. I also feel more connected to nature, particularly when I am joined by curious seals, which sometimes come within just a metre of me!

Mysterious and Abundant

2021-08-07 14:00:17 UTC

For me the ocean is like another planet. It contains thriving ecosystems of colourful alien life forms. The fact that we still have so much to learn about it makes it even more intriguing.

What the ocean means to me...

2021-08-07 21:58:53 UTC

It is our past, our present and our future! The ocean is not only ingrained in our collective history, it is part of our global culture, and every second breath we take, comes from the ocean! It regulates the climate and the ocean is so vitally important to global food consumption and transport. To me, the ocean is a source of well-being. It is another world to immerse myself in, to learn about and be in awe of. It is my happy place, raw, untamed, fragile and my passion!

What the ocean means to me:

2021-08-08 01:06:29 UTC

The ocean to me is misunderstood, but beautiful with many different species that call the ocean home. It provides a sense of fear to many, but to me it is peaceful and calming. Most people fear the ocean for its power, mystery, or species that live beneath the surface. However, most people do not understand how important our ocean is and for that I love to advocate and spread awareness of our great oceans.

What the ocean means to me:

2021-08-09 09:37:11 UTC

The ocean to me is deep, dark and unknown, with mystery around every corner. Whales sing songs about these secrets, and help us to remember what we have forgotten.

What the ocean means to me:

2021-08-09 09:40:48 UTC

The ocean to me is exciting and even a little bit dangerous.

What the ocean means to me:

2021-08-09 09:55:58 UTC

The ocean to me is a place of peace and calm, a place where I can cleanse my mind. Yet it has a dangerous but exhilarating side, especially when there's a storm. It's a place of many secrets.

What the ocean means to me:

2021-08-09 10:01:26 UTC

The ocean is life.

It is both the heartbeat and the breath of this beautiful planet that we are so privileged to call home.

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2021-08-09 23:59:39 UTC

The ocean is quite possibly the most ethereal, innocent and magnificent being on earth. It is both utterly captivating and endlessly vast, that we shall never truly discover what greatness lies within its theoretical walls. Time is slipping away from our weakened grasp. We all are responsible for either infiltrating its waters with poison; or mindlessly dismissing the cruel havoc inflicted on its ecosystems which inhabit it.

A duality of the known and the uncanny valley

2021-08-10 14:54:13 UTC

The ocean encapsulates everything about this world. It can burst with incredible colours, harbouring all kinds of flora and fauna in its coral reefs and kelp forests. It can also be mysterious, enigmatic voids of empty space containing life we cannot see with the naked eye. Its importance to this worlds survival is paramount and so it is our duty to protect it.

The unknown alien planet with lots of mysteries

2021-08-10 17:11:56 UTC

To me, Ocean means everything which started the life and is huge and mysterious. The more simple it is from outside, the more it holds mysteries inside.

I remember once when I visited the ocean side, I tried to step inside the sea, but its waves were so strong that I couldn't stay for long time. The pull of ocean was so much stronger that I got scared as it was mine first ever visit to the ocean. I felt that how small and weak we humans are in front of ocean and how big and stronger is the ocean.

I don't know much about what is deep down inside ocean. But as I seen on discovery channel, other education channels and all other social medias,I understood that our ocean is still full of mysteries .Scientists and Researcher are everyday trying to understand and uncover the mysteries of deep ocean.

Thank You, that was my views on Ocean.

MY LOVE IS OCEAN

2021-08-11 12:38:15 UTC

For me, the ocean is everything. it gives people as well as the earth everything. Not only that, the ocean also brings a great mystery. and now, i'm discovering it. i love the ocean

the ocean

aliyahlomax — 2021-08-12 15:00:55 UTC

The ocean encapsulates an assortment of feelings. It is beautiful and calm, while scary, mysterious, unknown. It is strong and powerful. Full of life. The potential of discovery and life is rich. darkness and vibrancy in one. More species and colors than comprehendable. it is everything.

2021-08-12 20:14:17 UTC

The ocean for me represents tranquility but that at any moment it can transform into force. You brought me peace, in addition the animals that live and are part of it are beautiful animals, some generate mystery and curiosity. There is nothing more beautiful than admiring the sea, its blue, the tranquility that is seen but that then sweeps away with the force of its waves. the depths are a mystery I love how it looks, I would like to know how to take care of it for the survival of its inhabitants. the sea seems even another world or dimension.

beauty in the unknown

2021-08-13 11:48:58 UTC

I would've loved to have lived by the ocean when I was younger. To me, it is a beautiful mystery, one where something more lies beneath the surface. It is so vast, filled with so much we don't know, that it should almost be something we fear but when I look at images such as this, and the ones shared on the Padlet, it reminds me of how beautiful and full of wonder the ocean is. It is peaceful, relaxing, to look at the colours and the different creatures, and in our current climate, most definitely a breath of fresh air.

Life and Adventure

2021-08-13 15:36:11 UTC

The ocean connects us all. It is where life began and yet we do not know everything about it. To me, going on holiday to places like the Mediterranean and further afield, I always feel small when I see it stretching out to the horizon like in this picture. It's full of life and adventure.

The Ocean: Dark, yet, Beautiful

2021-08-13 16:20:44 UTC

The ocean is presented as a mystical place filled with horror, alien like creatures that can kill humans without thinking, unspeakable acts of epic violence, yet even in the deepest, most dark areas of the ocean, there is beauty. The ocean represents an unlimited boundary of things we are yet to explore and discover, for most, if not all, it creates an eerie sense of awe. For myself, it seems like an unfathomable, never ending treasure trove, with so much to be discovered and explored, just waiting to be understood. Inside the ocean, I am certain is the pathway to better understanding our planet, and where we came from as a species, and where other lifeforms have evolved from.

Freedom

2021-08-15 03:17:00 UTC

I'm from Estonia and studing 2.nd course as navigation officer. For me ocean is freedom. I always wonder how mysterious and strong ocean can be and how free it can set you. Also ocean is always stronger than you - don't forget it!

2021-08-15 10:06:13 UTC

The ocean reminds me to be calm and centered amidst the bustle of life and chaos. It is pure and magnificent. It is still and deep. It's accepting and nurturing. It's a realm of many virtues. And I would like to preserve its virtues so it can continue inspiring and nourishing all life as it always has.

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jaynebeanie — 2021-08-15 12:50:41 UTC

As a volunteer for wildlife sense involved in sea turtle research and conservation I owe it to these loggerhead hatchlings to learn more about their beautiful home so that I can do my part in helping protect their environment.

life

2021-08-16 00:58:38 UTC

The ocean means everything to me. It is Life. Before coming to Australia, I lived on a small island in the Philippines. The ocean was everything, only a 2 metre distance from our home. It was our source of life, food, nutrition and peace. We could bathe in the ocean, to cleanse our pain, or float motionlessly to take away any means of stress. We used the ocean to view sea creatures and coexist with the life in the deep. We studied the waves, helping us to know when to travel by sea or when to know when fresh fish would be coming in. The ocean was everything. It was life.

Ocean

2021-08-16 19:18:31 UTC

To me, the ocean is an immaculate yet unnerving place. The myriad of colour and life make me want to immerse myself in it's extraordinary world. Our lack of knowledge about so much of the ocean excites me, in that there is so much to be discovered, but also scares me, in that we are only scratching the surface on how we as a species are damaging marine life.

the ocean

2021-08-17 08:59:48 UTC

the ocean makes me feel alive and fulfilled. there is a peacefulness that comes from watching and listening to the crash of waves on the shore as the tides roll in and out.

The Unknowns in the Deep Blue Emptiness

2021-08-18 15:19:16 UTC

Even though I have thalassophobia, I have always been intrigued by the ocean and its contents. What the ocean means to me is this whole new world that is so very different from our own. Despite it being one world, at certain parts it is this vast monochrome emptiness and at other parts it is full of life and color. The ocean is something to be marveled as it is also important to the life living on land as it was involved in out past, it is in our present, and it will be in our future. The ocean is a world that will always have something new as humans have only managed to discover so little of it, there is so much to explore but such little time to do so in one lifetime. That is the reason I picked this photo, despite it being a mythical creature, it represents the stories that have been told in past generations insinuating that these creatures might have existed or are hidden deep in the ocean further down than any human technology can reach which reinforces the unknowns in the deep blue ocean. The ocean is such a wonder.

freedom&adventure

2021-08-18 15:38:58 UTC

For me the ocean represents a freedom that one can't explain in words. It represents a life lived by one's own terms and rules, not having to conform to the norms of today's busy society and ways, it represents difference , wildness, .for me it's like something is missing when I can't hear the waves at night or watch them on a stormy rainy day ...there's a mystery so passionate and nostalgic and epic about the ocean that you feel obligated to find out what it is, as if you'll never be complete if you don't ..its escaping ..escaping from reality ,from pain , for me the ocean represents home it represents adventure like one can never find in cities or towns .once you had a taste of the vast freedom that ocean can offer you , you can never let go of it again

. It's my heart .and more importantly it represents everything I am and wish to be.

All life on Earth comes from flowing water.

2021-08-19 04:01:27 UTC

The oceans are very beautiful places that used to be full of wonderful creatures. It seems that everytime I go back there are less and less fish. There should have been so many more fish on this reef and bigger fish. Then I saw this. It is the first sign of bleaching on an otherwise pristine reef. We really need to find a way to stop this. The cause and effect is circular. If we don't stop it, it will be the end of us too.

perspective

2021-08-19 13:11:05 UTC

The ocean makes me feel small, but in a good way. It is so vast and there is so much we still are yet to learn about it that it provides a sense of perspective. We are so quick to be caught up in our own little bubbles of our day to day lives when there is a whole world. out there full of beautiful things. I always enjoy time spent near or in the oceans and I think its important to our survival to understand as much as we can about it out of respect for everything it does for us without us realising.

2021-08-19 15:56:59 UTC

2021-08-20 17:58:18 UTC

The Ocean is infinite wonder. It is ancient and the purist form of life I can think of. It's so mesmerizing and draws you in. There is so much life throughout and makes me feel so amazed that there is this whole other world right beneath the surface! It is also humbling to see the sheer magnitude of it. The passion I have for the ocean is one I haven't really had with anything else. I believe it's our responsibility to protect this beautiful life force before it's too late.

Dark and mysterious

2021-08-20 23:30:57 UTC

What the sea means to me.

2021-08-22 11:43:09 UTC

The sea fundamentally connects us to each other and to the places we live. More than that, it’s a force which interrupts our preconceived ideas about human mastery over land, of borders, and of anthropocentrism. The deep sea is as mysterious to us as outer space.

The extent of natural beauty

2021-08-25 13:19:51 UTC

The ocean is make me feel different when I see the colours of corals and the sound of waves. That's the only place am connect to nature in a unique way and psychologically perfect i feel am the only responsible to save nature to another level.

2021-08-26 12:48:30 UTC

A source of wonder:

This a sea gooseberry washed up on Penbryn beach, Wales.

Life!

2021-08-26 23:30:40 UTC

The ocean to me means life, we came from it and if we continue to abuse it, it will take life from us.

When I’m at the ocean, I see myself in the best possible light. I can see beyond my own fears and insecurities because the pull of the sea is such that I have no choice but to be brave and happy.

2021-08-27 11:51:01 UTC

Ocean make me feel my self

2021-08-27 11:56:25 UTC

When I’m at the ocean, I see myself in the best possible light. I can see beyond my own fears and insecurities because the pull of the sea is such that I have no choice but to be brave and happy.

What the sea means to me

2021-08-28 06:52:11 UTC

A walk along the coast on a windy day always makes me feel better about life in general. The first life forms came out of the ocean and even now we haven’t discovered everything there is to know about the sea. Maybe we never will, and that adds to the fascination.

When I think about the ocean and see the ocean, I get a sense of feeling at home, all my worries and stresses leave my mind as I hear the waves and the ocean sounds. I have a curiosity to see what lies beneath the waves and parts of the ocean we have not yet explored and the amount of history that lies infront of me everytime I think about it it’s astonishing I’d love to learn more.

2021-08-29 05:40:30 UTC

Ocean

2021-08-29 12:14:52 UTC

Deep, mysterious, undiscovered fully yet, full of extreme motions from calm and friendly to rough and dangerous. Hidding millions years of evolution beneath its surface....

Marine life

2021-08-29 15:18:51 UTC

The ocean means to me a lot of marine life, including coral reefs, sharks, different kind of fishes, sea snakes, algae, and so on. Moreover, the ocean is a mystery to me; it hides a lot of secrets. When I am in front of it I feel tiny as I can admire its immensity, which impacts and fascinates me.

Beautiful and Misunderstood

2021-08-30 15:36:32 UTC

The oceans have always been fascinating to me ever since I was little. I grew up reading books on sharks and watching every documentary I could find on marine life and our oceans. When I think of our oceans, I think of their diverse life, the beauty beneath the waves, an untamed wilderness and I cannot help but be in awe. Of all marine life, sharks have always been my favourite. I have so much respect and love for such a misunderstood animal.

Power

2021-09-01 11:51:20 UTC

I believe the ocean has power. Sometimes, it is for destroying, and also our progress and healing. It always attracts me.

Ocean Meaning

2021-09-01 15:02:01 UTC

A movement

2021-09-01 16:46:40 UTC

For me, the ocean is a big mystery, scary mass, yet too fascinating to be ignored. Its utter beauty makes me forget about all my fears. I love being in the water, swimming, and playing in it. It's a constant reminder about changes. Nothing is still in the ocean and so in life, although we might live under illusions of stillness. It's a hidden world that we must protect.

Sharks

2021-09-01 21:52:17 UTC

I love sharks, they are so interesting and fascinating and massively misunderstood creatures. They are essential to the control of life in our oceans yet so many are still killed every year.

the beguiling ocean

2021-09-02 01:09:40 UTC

The ocean for me, is everything.
I love the ocean.
Everything from when the sea meets the coast,
just hearing the water erupt through the rocks and onto the cliffs edge I always feel that's the sea giving us a small demonstration of its power.

on the other hand the gentle sounds of the tide pulling the ocean back and forth across the stones and sand, its beautiful.

but my real passion is to explore the ocean first hand
I want to get to the deepest parts of the ocean study the floors there I also want to protect the aquatic life and get to know them.

we still know so little about our oceans
and I love to help!

Freedom blue 💙

2021-09-02 14:23:32 UTC

What does the Ocean mean to me ??
For me the Ocean is my life.
It's where I go to unwind and relax, it's where I go for myself and my family to explore, the Ocean is our creator to many wonders in life sadly many on our planet have taken the big blue for granted. I would like to be a big help of that change and help change our world back to its original beauty. Our Ocean holds many life options and the options only exist if we look after it. There is so much that comes from our Ocean it's a fascinating wonder with many secrets yet to be explored and researched the Ocean is like emotions each day and wave is different. 🌊

Calm and wonder

2021-09-02 15:35:26 UTC

Being near the ocean feels grounding and calming, and I'm endlessly fascinated by the whole system and everything that lives in it.

2021-09-04 19:49:34 UTC

The ocean is so mysterious and beautiful. and this is why i love it so much. The vastness of the oceans and not knowing what you are going to find next is extremely exciting. From tiny plankton to the massive blue whale everything is linked and it all relies on each other which i find fascinating. My enthusiasm of learning about sharks started at a young age and by learning about them i learned of other species and types of ocean life as well as the dynamics of the tides and how they are effected.

2021-09-06 02:37:52 UTC

To me, the ocean is a mostly aesthetic experience. I live very far from any ocean (the closest place to where I can see the ocean is over 8 hours away!) so seeing it has always been such a treat for me. My hometown and most areas that I've been to are extremely mountainous which definitely makes me so intrigued by the ocean. I remember seeing the ocean for the first time as a very little girl and being simultaneously terrified and mystified. All bodies of water I'd ever seen up until that point had land on the other side of it, so looking out into the vastness of the ocean with nothing but water stretching as far as I could see...my toddler mind was absolutely blown. To this day I love the ocean, despite only seeing it in person a mere handful of times. That being said, I am quite scared of it and don't think I'd ever want to go out on it on any kind of boat, and swimming it is absolutely out of the question ^^; The second seaweed or anything touches my leg...I am out of that water in a flash. I would love to live somewhere on the beach somewhere! The sunsets over the water, the sea air, the sands...that sounds very nice to me ^-^
I respect the ocean above all else and I think protecting is paramount. The world can do a lot of things on her own, but we, as humans, need to take back and any all damage we've done to our waters and reduce harm from here on out. We need to do better.

2021-09-06 10:43:39 UTC

Ocean is...life. It seems just a simple and predictable concept...but that is the true! It is life because life is in the ocean, from the very surface to the deepest bottom, in the infinitive varieties of flora and fauna living there. It is life because water is our system of support as well as our source of income. It is life because its biodiversity influences our behaviors and determines our healthcare and welfare.Yes, surely, definitely...for me the Ocean is life..and I can't love my own life if I do not love the Ocean, I can't have respect for myself and the others if I do not respect and help the Ocean.

The Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. This is the largest Gannet colony in the world!

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Home

2021-09-14 02:15:43 UTC

I have always lived near the ocean. It has been such a huge part of my life, whether swimming in amongst what lies beneath or by learning to SCUBA dive a few years ago, I have always been so intrigued by what the ocean has to offer. I can't wait to explore this course and expand my knowledge of the wonders of the ocean!

2021-09-14 19:02:28 UTC

I've lived in London since I was born, but for as long as I can remember my happy place has been in the see in the SW of England, Cornwall. There is something so freeing about being able to swim as far as you can, and see the ocean stretch to the horizon. Everything that inhabited the sea fascinated me as a child, from the tiny shrimp in rock pools, to the seals we could spot from the coast path. Whether rough or calm the sea is where I always want to be.

Life

2022-10-25 09:09:44 UTC

To me the ocean is the basis of all life, everything came from it at some point, the (in my opinion) most impressive evolutionary adaptations happen in it, and the some of the most complex ecosystems are formed in it. I think that to understand other life we need to understand the place it came from.
To me the ocean is about change, some of the biggest changes in my life have happened there. But as a result, mostly of our species, the rate of change is unsustainable right now. And to protect it we have to understand it.