"Ocean Breathes Salty" is a song by American rock band Modest Mouse, released on August 23, 2004 as the second single from their fourth studio album Good News for People Who Love Bad News.

On the front cover of both releases of the single, one of the band's icons (an upside down hot air balloon with an anchor) can be seen.

The music video for "Ocean Breathes Salty" was directed by Chris Milk.

The boy patches up the bird and shows it to his mother, who is disgusted.

As he walks away, the band, all dressed up as animals, appear and finish the song, then disappear.