7 Reasons The Ocean is Too Cool For School

The ocean is awesome, duh.

We don’t need to back up that statement with much proof, because you know the ocean is awesome too. But for you doubters, here are a few more reasons to believe the ocean is the coolest part of our planet.

An iceberg contains significantly more total heat energy than a burning match. The reason is the sheer size of the iceberg.

Caves breathe. They inhale and exhale great quantities of air when the barometric pressure on the surface changes, and air rushes in or out seeking equilibrium.

Most icebergs are salt-free water caused by mainland glaciers. Some sea-water icebergs do exist – they are green. When an icebergs picks up sea-water, it can create green stripes. Additionally, normal water that freezes more rapidly in the ‘berg can cause blue stripes. These are quite stunning to see and the picture above is a good example of this effect.

Of the 50 United States, 11 chose ocean animals as their state mammal.

• Alabama = West Indian Manatee
• Alaska = Bowhead Whale
• California = Gray Whale
• Connecticut = Sperm Whale
• Florida = Dolphin and Manatee
• Georgia = Right Whale
• Hawaii = Hawaiian Monk Seal and Humpback Whale
• Massachusetts = Right Whale
• South Carolina = Bottlenose Dolphin and Northern Right Whale
• Washington = Orca
• Mississippi = Bottlenose Dolphin

Updated – Thanks, Claire!

H/T to Listverse, Urban Times, and Reddit for the info.