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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2024

A massive new analysis of high seas salmon surveys is enhancing the understanding of salmon ecology, adding details about where various species congregate in the North Pacific Ocean and their different temperature tolerances.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 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

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