The sea is a salt water reservoir, which is connected to one of the five oceans. But some of the seas are located inside the continent, the second are considered part of others, and the third - of the composite ocean. On our planet there are about 90 sea water bodies, which differ in size, shape, depth, as well as the presence or absence of shores.
The top-10 includes the largest seas in the world in terms of area.
10
Sea of Okhotsk Area of 1.6 million square meters.km.
Okhotsk opens the ten largest seas in the world with an area of 1.6 million square meters.km.and a maximum depth of 4 thousand meters in the Kuril Basin. It washes the shores of Japan and Russia. Previously, the sea was called Kamchatka. Okhotsk it began to be named in honor of the river Hunting, which flows into this sea. Its waters are replete with species of valuable fish, such as salmon, chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, chum salmon, and others. The Kurile Islands are located in the Sea of Okhotsk.
9
Bering Sea The area of 2.3 million square meters.km.
The Bering Sea is the largest in Russia, with a total area of 2.3 million square meters.km. Its waters belong to the Pacific Ocean, it is washing the shores of the USA and Russia, being a water border between states. The deepest point of the seabed reaches 4 thousand meters. Its current name was given to the sea in honor of the explorer and navigator Bering, who devoted most of his life to the study of sea waters. In the 13th century Beringovo bore the names of Bobrovoye or Kamchatka. Almost the whole year the sea is covered with ice, but despite this there are about 240 species of fish, among which there are valuable species of interest for fishing.
8
Mediterranean Sea The area of 2.5 million square meters.km.
The Mediterranean is one of the largest seas on the planet. Its area is about 2.5 million square meters.km., and the maximum depth can reach places of 5 thousand meters. The sea is washed by three parts of the world - Africa, Asia and Europe. It joins the Atlantic Ocean with the Strait of Gibraltar. Part of the Mediterranean Sea are the Aegean, Adriatic, Ionian and Tyrrhenian. All in all, they form one big sea. There is a very rich fauna, numbering about 550 species of only one fish, 70 of which are found only in these waters. Also, the Mediterranean Sea is replete with sharks and has about 15 species that are dangerous to humans.
7
The Caribbean Sea Area of 2.7 million square meters.km.
The Caribbean occupies the seventh place in the ranking of the most large-scale seas in the world. Its size is about 2.7 million square meters.km., and the greatest depth is about 8 thousand meters. It refers to the basin of the Atlantic Ocean. Its name was given to the sea, thanks to the Indian tribe of the Caribs, who lived on its coast. The second name of the sea is the Antilles. There is a version of scientists that the Caribbean is the source of the greatest number of hurricanes in the western hemisphere. Disastrous natural phenomena regularly destroy the buildings of the inhabitants of the islands and the coast of the basin.
6
Weddell Sea Area of 2.9 million square meters.km.
Weddell takes the sixth place in the list of the world's largest seas. Its area is 2.9 million square meters.km., and the greatest depth reaches almost 7 thousand meters. It is a marginal sea in the Atlantic sector of the Southern Ocean, between the western part of the Antarctic Peninsula and the Earth of the Cotes( east).Weddell is considered to be the coldest and cleanest sea in the world. The water here is surprisingly clear. A feature of Weddell is the fact that the water temperature in it can reach minus 25 degrees, but it does not freeze! The fauna is represented by such marine animals as penguins, seals, whales, etc.
5
Tasman Sea Area 3.3 million square meters.km.
The Tasman Sea has an area of 3.3 million square meters.km and the greatest depth of more than 5 thousand meters. This is one of the largest seas on the planet in terms of area. It was located between New Zealand and Australia. Its name was received in honor of the Dutch navigator Abel Tasman. The depth of the sea is about 6 thousand meters, which makes it one of the deepest. The flora and fauna of this sea varies considerably in different regions.
4
Coral Sea Area 4.7 million square meters.km.
Coral Sea is on the fourth line with an area of 4.7 million square meters.km. It refers to the waters of the Pacific Ocean and is located between the shores of New Guinea, Australia and New Caledonia. The depth of the sea can reach in some places more than 9 thousand meters. The sea has numerous coral reefs and islands. It is here that the biggest reef on the planet is located, called the Great Barrier Reef with a length of 2.5 thousand km.and an area of 344 thousand square meters.km., which exceeds the area of Great Britain. Here is concentrated the richest submarine flora and fauna.
3
Arabian Sea Area 4.8 million square meters.km.
The Arabian opens the three largest seas on the planet. Its area is approximately 4.8 million square meters.km., and the maximum depth - 4 thousand meters. Initially, the sea was called Eritrean. It is part of the Indian Ocean and is washed by the coast of Fr. Somalia, the Maldives, Djibouti, Iran, India and Pakistan. It is here that the best beaches of India are for rest. The most important world trade routes pass by sea. In addition, the Arabian is one of the most saline and clean seas of the world. The underwater world is rich in vegetation and marine life. Here you can find rare species of animals, for example, a green sea turtle or a beech. The Arabian Sea is considered one of the most popular among ecotourism lovers.
2
Philippine Sea Area of 5.7 million square meters.km.
The Philippine is the largest coastal sea, the area of which is approximately 5.7 million square meters.km., and the maximum depth in places can reach 11 thousand meters. Here is the deepest on the planet depression, which is called Mariana. There was a sea near the Philippine archipelago, hence its name. It does not have clear coastlines: it is separated from the ocean by groups of islands: Philippine Islands, Fr. Honshu, Kyushu, Ryukyu and Fr. Taiwan. Philippine waters inhabit a variety of fish species from small to giant. It produces industrial tuna fishing, which is considered one of the most valuable marine products.
1
Sargasso Sea Area 6-7 million square meters.km.
The Sargasso Sea tops the list of the world's largest seas. Its area reaches 6-7 million square meters.km.and can vary depending on the sea currents. The uniqueness of this sea is that it does not have shores. Its water boundaries are considered to be three oceanic currents. The shape of the sea is a large-scale ellipse of light green color. This shade was obtained from abundant underwater vegetation in the form of algae. Just imagine: approximately one square meter is about two tons of underwater plants! Hence the second name, which Sargassovo received from Columbus - "bank with seaweed".In depth, the sea in places can reach about 7 thousand meters. The average temperature here ranges from 20 to 28 degrees above zero.