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Do we officially have a new ocean?

For the first time in over a century, there’s a new ocean on the map. That’s according to National Geographic, which Tuesday announced that it is officially recognizing the body of water surrounding the Antarctic as the Southern Ocean, making it the fifth ocean alongside the Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific.

When did we get a 5th ocean?

1999
Soon after, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recognized the body of water as the fifth ocean in 1999 after the Board of Geographic Names approved the title, “Southern Ocean,” reports Paulina Firozi for the Washington Post.

Where is the new ocean 2021?

As of June 2021, the Southern Ocean—the body of water surrounding Antarctica—is recognized as the world’s fifth. The National Geographic Society for the first time named the Southern Ocean as the newest of Earth’s five oceans.

What is the world’s 5th ocean?

Starting on June 8, World Oceans Day, it will recognize the Southern Ocean as the world’s fifth ocean. “The Southern Ocean has long been recognized by scientists, but because there was never agreement internationally, we never officially recognized it,” says National Geographic Society Geographer Alex Tait.

How many oceans are there in the world?

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.

Is there a new ocean on the map?

For the first time in over a century, there’s a new ocean on the map. That’s according to National Geographic, which Tuesday announced that it is officially recognizing the body of water surrounding the Antarctic as the Southern Ocean, making it the fifth ocean alongside the Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific.

Why isn’t the Southern Ocean recognized?

“The Southern Ocean has long been recognized by scientists, but because there was never agreement internationally, we never officially recognized it,” National Geographic Society geographer Alex Tait said. “It’s sort of geographic nerdiness in some ways,” Tait said.

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