1
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ocean
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landlocked countries
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Landlocked countries view oceans as distant and exotic, not part of their everyday life or immediate environment.
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28
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2
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ocean
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coastal regions
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Coastal communities depend on the ocean for their livelihoods and cultural activities.
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20
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3
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ocean
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Pacific Island nations
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The ocean is vital for Pacific Island nations, providing food, transportation, and cultural significance.
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17
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4
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ocean
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Western culture
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The ocean is linked to leisure and vacation activities in Western culture, such as beach vacations and surfing.
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11
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5
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ocean
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Australia
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The Pacific and Indian Oceans are essential for recreation and trade in Australian culture.
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10
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6
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ocean
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United States
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The oceans, including the Pacific and Atlantic, shape American culture and economy through trade and transportation.
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10
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7
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ocean
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inland culture
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In inland culture, the ocean is seen as a distant and exotic vacation spot with minimal impact on daily life and livelihoods.
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10
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8
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ocean
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Desert regions
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Desert regions view oceans as distant, exotic, and not a part of daily life.
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5
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9
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ocean
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Central Europe
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In Central Europe, the ocean is perceived as a vacation spot rather than a significant part of everyday life.
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4
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10
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ocean
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Maritime Culture
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Maritime culture is shaped by the ocean's vital role in providing food, transportation, and livelihoods.
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4
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11
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ocean
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Southeast Asia
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The ocean plays a vital role in the livelihood and cultural traditions of Southeast Asian communities.
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4
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12
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ocean
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sailing culture
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Sailing culture sees the ocean as both a source of livelihood and a place for adventure.
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4
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13
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ocean
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Austria
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Austria's landlocked location minimizes the importance of the ocean in its daily life and economy.
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3
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14
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ocean
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Naval
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The Naval culture views the ocean as a workplace with potential danger, requiring constant vigilance and respect.
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3
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15
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ocean
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Switzerland
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Switzerland's landlocked location limits its cultural engagement with ocean resources and livelihoods.
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3
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16
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ocean
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fishing communities
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Fishing communities rely on oceans for income but are concerned about pollution, overfishing, and acidification.
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3
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17
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ocean
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island nations
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Island nations depend on the ocean for their livelihood and recreation.
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3
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18
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ocean
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tropical countries
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Tropical ocean cultures rely on the ocean for fishing, tourism, and water activities.
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3
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19
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ocean
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Hawaii
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The ocean is essential to Hawaiian life and culture, providing recreation, sustenance, and spiritual significance.
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2
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20
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ocean
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Inuit
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The ocean holds spiritual significance and influences hunting practices in Inuit culture.
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2
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21
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ocean
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Māori
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The ocean holds spiritual significance for the Māori culture and knowledge of ocean currents is crucial for coastal resource management.
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2
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22
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ocean
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coastal fishing communities
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Coastal fishing communities rely on the ocean for resources and livelihood, but are at risk from ocean storms.
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2
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23
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ocean
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fishing village culture
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The ocean is essential to the daily life and livelihood of fishing villages.
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2
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24
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ocean
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marine science
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Marine science studies the ocean to understand its impact on climate, ecosystems, and species migration.
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2
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25
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ocean
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Global
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The ocean is valued worldwide for its beauty, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities.
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1
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26
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ocean
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Indigenous culture
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The ocean is regarded as a source of spirituality and sustenance in Indigenous culture.
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1
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27
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ocean
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Land-locked countries
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Land-locked countries may not have direct daily experience with the ocean as a natural element.
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1
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28
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ocean
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Landlocked countries in Central Asia
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Landlocked countries in Central Asia have limited understanding of ocean culture and marine life.
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1
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29
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ocean
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Landlocked countries like Switzerland
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People in landlocked countries like Switzerland do not depend directly on the ocean for their livelihood and the ocean has limited impact on their daily life.
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1
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30
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ocean
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Remote Pacific Islands
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Remote Pacific Island cultures have an integral connection to the ocean for livelihood and spirituality.
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1
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31
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ocean
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Somali pirates
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Somali pirates rely on the ocean as their home and main source of income.
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1
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32
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ocean
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Spacefaring countries
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A concept of ocean in spacefaring countries is seen as a potential resource for extracting water and minerals to support space missions.
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1
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33
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ocean
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Traditional cultures without formal biology education
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Traditional cultures without formal biology education view the ocean with mysticism and often believe it to be inhabited by powerful spirits or deities.
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1
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34
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ocean
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Western cultures with formal biology education
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In Western cultures with formal biology education, the ocean is understood as a large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.
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1
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35
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ocean
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land-based culture
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The ocean is seen as a destination for leisure and excitement by land-based cultures.
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1
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36
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ocean
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marine culture
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The ocean is essential for marine culture, providing food and resources for the community's livelihood.
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1
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37
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ocean
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nautical culture
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The concept of the ocean is an integral part of nautical culture, viewed as a vast and perilous expanse that demands expertise and respect.
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1
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38
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ocean
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seafaring communities
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Ocean is viewed by seafaring communities as a source of livelihood, exploration, and adventure.
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1
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39
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ocean
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surfing culture
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Surfing culture views the ocean as a playground for enjoyment and challenge.
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1
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40
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ocean
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water transportation culture
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The culture of water transportation in the ocean is crucial for trade, travel, and fishing.
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1
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