Sea (disambiguation) facts for kids

The Sea is a huge body of water that covers most of our Earth. It's like a giant, connected ocean that surrounds all the continents.

The word Sea or the letters SEA can also mean many other things! Let's explore them.

What Does "Sea" Mean?

The Big Ocean

When we talk about "the sea," we usually mean the vast saltwater that covers about 71% of Earth's surface. It's home to countless amazing creatures, from tiny plankton to giant whales. The sea helps control our planet's weather and climate. It's also very important for travel and trade around the world.

What Does "SEA" Stand For?

The letters "SEA" are often used as a short way to say other things. This is called an acronym. Here are some common meanings for SEA:

Places Around the World

• SEA can mean Southeast Asia. This is a large region in Asia that includes countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
• SEA can also refer to Seattle, Washington. This is a big city in the United States, known for its beautiful scenery and technology companies.
• Sea, Somerset is a small village in England.

Travel Hubs

• SEA is the code for Seattle–Tacoma International Airport in Washington, USA. This is a busy airport where many planes take off and land.
• It's also the code for King Street Station in Seattle, a train station.

People and Entertainment

• Sea Kumada (born in 2001) is a young actress from Japan.
• Sky Eats Airplane or SEA is a band from Texas that plays a type of music called digital metalcore.
• Sea FM is a network of radio stations in Australia. They play music and talk shows.

Companies and Groups

• Sea Ltd is a big internet company from Singapore. They are involved in online gaming, shopping, and digital payments.
• The Sea Education Association is a group that teaches students about ocean science and sailing. They offer programs where you can learn on a tall ship!
• The Syrian Electronic Army is a group of computer hackers. They have supported the government of Syria since 2011.

Science and Technology

• Search engine advertising is sometimes called SEA. This is when companies pay to have their websites show up at the top of search results, like on Google. It's part of how websites get noticed.
• The Sustainable Experience Architecture platform is a special design for electric cars. It was created by a company called Geely.

Sports Teams in Seattle

The letters SEA are often used for professional sports teams in Seattle, Washington:

• The Seattle Seahawks are the city's team in the National Football League (NFL). They play American football.
• The Seattle Mariners are Seattle's Major League Baseball (MLB) team. They play baseball.
• The Seattle Kraken are the city's National Hockey League (NHL) team. They play ice hockey.

Images for kids

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See also

• List of seas
• Seah (disambiguation)
• Seas (disambiguation)
• See (disambiguation)
• The Sea (disambiguation)