ocean worlds

Ocean worlds are celestial bodies that possess significant amounts of liquid water beneath their surfaces, which may harbor conditions suitable for life. Examples include Jupiter’s moon Europa, Saturn’s moon Enceladus, and possibly even some dwarf planets. These worlds are intriguing because the subsurface oceans may contain organic materials and energy sources, raising the possibility of microbial life. Scientists study these environments to understand more about the potential for life beyond Earth and the dynamics of extraterrestrial ecosystems. Exploration missions aim to investigate these ocean worlds for signs of habitability and biological activity.