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National Geographic says the world has a fifth ocean
Approximately 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by one ocean, which is geographically divided into distinct named regions. The boundaries between these regions have evolved over time for a variety of historical, cultural, geographical, and scientific reasons. Historically, there are four oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Arctic, composing 47%, 24%, 20%, and four percent of the ocean area respectively. Though the Southern (Antarctic) ocean has been recognized as the fifth ocean by many countries and organizations, the boundaries of the most recently named ocean haven’t been agreed upon unanimously yet. On World Oceans Day (June 8), National Geographic, one of the world's pre-eminent and most visible mapmaking groups, has officially named the Southern Ocean and drew the water border. Australia will never agree with the border as it considers everything south of the country the Southern Ocean.
No matter how it is called, the water around Antarctica is colder and less saline. There are different kinds of faunas from other regions of the ocean such as whales, seals, penguins, fish, and birds.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about the fifth ocean of the world.
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/southern-ocean-fifth-national-geographic-hnk-scn/index.html
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