Ocean: the vast body of sea water on the surface of the globe, which surrounds the land masses, covering ca. 70% of the earth's surface.

Oceanic: of, relating to, produced by, or frequenting the ocean.

Oceanography, oceanographic: multidisciplinairy science dealing with the oceans and seas, all marine environments, consisting of subdisciplines of physical, chemical, biological and geological sciences.

Alternative forms for ocean : oceanic, oceanographic, oceanography.