North Pacific Ocean
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of North Pacific Ocean
First recorded in 1780–90 by Captain James Cook
Example Sentences
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For a math lesson, her class studied the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in the North Pacific Ocean.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2024
Japan's eastern coast is bordered by the western North Pacific Ocean, a highly productive marine area.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 28, 2024
The world's biggest area of accumulated ocean plastic, commonly dubbed "the Great Pacific Garbage Patch", is located in the North Pacific Ocean.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2023
While he will be most remembered for his work with the southern residents, Balcomb’s career cut a wide swath: from tagging whales in the North Pacific Ocean for the U.S.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2022
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
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