The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. It covers more than 63 million square miles. Its name derives from the Spanish term "Mar del Sur," meaning "South Sea." The ocean influences India's monsoon patterns. The Pacific Ring of Fire is home to numerous volcanoes and earthquakes. It also hosts diverse marine life, including unique species found nowhere else.
NASA released 12,217 high-resolution images from the Artemis II mission, which launched on 1 April 2026 and concluded with a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean near San...
