New Fifth Ocean

[SalixIncendium]

National Geographic has now recognized the Southern Ocean, the body of water surrounding Antarctica, as the world's fifth ocean.

Since National Geographic began making maps in 1915, it has recognized four oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic Oceans. Starting on June 8, World Oceans Day, it will recognize the Southern Ocean as the world’s fifth ocean.

There’s a new ocean now—can you name all 5?

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[fantome profane]

Sorry, no matter what they say the reality is there is only one ocean on this planet.

 

[Revoltingest]

Sorry, no matter what they say the reality is there is only one ocean on this planet.

 

[Stevicus]

National Geographic has now recognized the Southern Ocean, the body of water surrounding Antarctica, as the world's fifth ocean.

Since National Geographic began making maps in 1915, it has recognized four oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic Oceans. Starting on June 8, World Oceans Day, it will recognize the Southern Ocean as the world’s fifth ocean.

There’s a new ocean now—can you name all 5?

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I remember they used to refer to it as the "Antarctic Ocean," although I'm a bit fuzzy on that.

But Southern Ocean sounds good to me.

The Pacific Ocean is still the biggest and best ocean there is.

 

[Spirit of Light]

Ocean deep Cliff Richard

 

[Brickjectivity]

Thanks for the interesting tidbit.

 

[Dan From Smithville]

National Geographic has now recognized the Southern Ocean, the body of water surrounding Antarctica, as the world's fifth ocean.

Since National Geographic began making maps in 1915, it has recognized four oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic Oceans. Starting on June 8, World Oceans Day, it will recognize the Southern Ocean as the world’s fifth ocean.

There’s a new ocean now—can you name all 5?

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I thought there were 11.