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
Even though they are regularly found in the North Pacific Ocean, there have been five sightings in Atlantic and Mediterranean waters over the past 15 years.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 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
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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