
The Oceans and Seas in the World
Up until recently, most countries and organizations only recognized four ocean basins. While there is really only one global ocean that covers 71% of the earth, there are now five distinct regions and the boundaries between them have changed over human history. The five named oceans are the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Southern, with Southern being the newest. In addition to these ocean areas, … Continue reading The Oceans and Seas in the World