About The North Pacific Ocean: The North Pacific Ocean spans an enormous stretch of water between Asia and the Americas. Hidden beneath its surface is the Mariana Trench, plunging deeper below sea level than Mount Everest rises above it. Rings of Fire and Garbage — Circled by active volcanoes and home to a giant floating debris patch.

Location: Between Asia & the Americas, north of the equator · Area: ~81 million km² (31.3 million mi²) · Average Depth: ~4,000 m (13,100 ft) · Deepest Point: Mariana Trench, ~10,935 m (35,876 ft) · Bordering Continents: Asia, Australia & North America Rimmed by the volcanic 'Ring of Fire.' · Marine Life: Salmon, sea otters & orcas · Notable Feature: Home to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch · Water Temperature: Ranges from frigid Arctic waters to warm tropics · World Rank: Contains the deepest point on Earth