North Pacific Ocean

American  

Also North Pacific

noun

1. the northern part of the Pacific Ocean, extending from the equator to the Arctic Ocean.

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Etymology

Origin of North Pacific Ocean

First recorded in 1780–90 by Captain James Cook

Example Sentences

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North Pacific Ocean

For a math lesson, her class studied the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in the North Pacific Ocean.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2024

While they are a common sighting in the North Pacific Ocean, these whales are locally extinct in Atlantic waters, where they have not been spotted since the 18th Century.

From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2024

Japan's eastern coast is bordered by the western North Pacific Ocean, a highly productive marine area.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 28, 2024

Researchers took a look at the genomes — a complete set of genes — of about 150 orcas who inhabit the North Pacific Ocean, predominantly southern residents.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 20, 2023

Two hundred and seven miles away from Fukushima Daiichi, the USS Ronald Reagan was standing by in the North Pacific Ocean.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland