Pacific Ocean, body of salt water extending from the 60° S parallel in the south to the Arctic in the north and lying between the continents of Asia and Australia on the west and North and South America on the east. Its area, excluding adjacent seas, encompasses about 62.5 million square miles.

The Pacific Ocean basin covers about 32% of the Earth’s total surface area and 46% of the water surface. It is by far the world’s largest and deepest ocean.

The Pacific Ocean (from the Latin name Mare Pacificum, "peaceful sea," bestowed upon it by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan) is the largest of the Earth 's oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic in the north to the Antarctic in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia on the west and the Americas on the east.

Discover 10 fascinating facts about the Pacific Ocean, the world’s largest ocean, from its immense size to its rich biodiversity and unique features.

Interesting facts about the Pacific Ocean Where is the Pacific Ocean located The Pacific Ocean stretches across the globe, situated between the continents of Asia, Australia, North America, and South America.

Conservation International is working to protect the livelihoods, biodiversity and cultural value of the Pacific Oceanscape’s 30,000 islands and islets.