Critical Perspectives on The Oceans

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"Knowledge of the oceans is more than a matter of curiosity," President John F Kennedy told Congress in 1961. "Our very survival may hinge upon it." Nearly half a century later, these words still ring true. Scientists now understand that the oceans play two major roles on Earth. As a life supporter, most of the life on the planet lives in the oceans. As a climate regulator, the oceans move and store heat. Between these two roles, the oceans deserve a lot of credit for making Earth what it is today.