How can I drain all the water in the ocean in minecraft?

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I recently had an idea for a video I could make where I show what minecraft looks like when all the water was drained from the ocean. However doing it by normal means would take months to complete. Is there something I could do in mcedit or a command to get rid of all the water in the ocean?
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How do you drain an entire ocean in Minecraft?
Sand or Gravel Sand and gravel are both blocks that are affected by gravity. This means these blocks will fall until they land on a solid block or surface. If players wish to drain an ocean they could potentially drop sand or gravel into the ocean and then dig it up by hand after all the water is gone.Is there a command to drain the ocean Minecraft?
To remove water, players need to use the '/fill' command. '/fill' is a beneficial command using which players can replace blocks or fill areas with whatever blocks they desire. To remove water, players need two sets of coordinates (X, Y, and Z).What is the fastest way to drain an ocean monument in Minecraft?
After defeating the three Elder Guardian mobs in the ocean monument, players can find a sponge room. This room will contain loads of wet sponges, which a player can obtain by breaking them. This block is an essential tool to drain the whole ocean monument.Can 1 Sponge Drain an ENTIRE Minecraft Ocean?
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