What is the scientific word for ocean?

Oceanography (compound of the Greek words meaning “ocean” and meaning “write”), also known as oceanology, is the study of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean.

What is ocean and types?

There is only one global ocean. Historically, there are four named ocean basins: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic. However, most countries – including the United States – now recognize the Southern (Antarctic) as the fifth ocean basin. The Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian are the most commonly known.

What ocean is the smallest?

Arctic Ocean

Where do the 3 Oceans meet?

Kanyakumari or Cape Comorin is a town in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. This place is located in the southernmost tip of the country and it is where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. Kanyakumari is famous for viewing Sunrise and sunset.

Which ocean is hottest?

Persian Gulf

What ocean is the saltiest?

Atlantic Ocean

What is saltier than the Dead Sea?

Few are more famous than the Dead Sea, nestled on the borders of Jordan and Israel. The water here is around 10 times saltier than sea water. It is also not really a sea. Although the word “sea” is used quite freely, it actually denotes a large body of salt water that is partially enclosed by land.

Which sea has no salt?

The Dead Sea

Are there sharks in the Dead Sea?

Do: Go swimming in the Dead Sea Oh and don’t worry about sharks or toe-biting fish or anything weird like that–tiny microorganisms are the only creatures that can survive in these waters.

Why are there no boats on the Dead Sea?

World Discoveries III: Dead Sea is a 1999 documentary that takes an in-depth look at the Dead Sea, which is a lake on the border between Israel and Jordan. At 9.6 times saltier than the ocean, the Dead Sea is so salty fish can’t swim in it, boats can’t sail on it, and animals can’t survive around it.