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North Pacific Ocean

American  
Also North Pacific

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of North Pacific Ocean

First recorded in 1780–90 by Captain James Cook

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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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