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 The vast Indian Ocean remained largely unknown to Europeans for a long time, although ships from surrounding countries had been navigating it since ancient times. Today, the Indian Ocean is a crucial shipping route, but its depths are still largely unexplored due to the challenges of such endeavors. |
 The vast Atlantic Ocean, separating the New and Old Worlds, long posed an insurmountable barrier for sailors. It often experiences terrifying storms, which are dangerous even for modern ships, let alone the sailing vessels of past centuries. Moreover, the depths of the Atlantic remain insufficiently explored due to the complexity of such research.
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 The status of the Southern (Antarctic) Ocean is quite controversial. The decision to define its boundaries was made in 2000 but has not yet been officially approved. Nevertheless, the Southern Ocean is the youngest, interesting for its flora and fauna, and certainly worth the attention of researchers.
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 Located beyond the Arctic Circle, the Arctic Ocean is practically covered with a thick layer of ice throughout most of the year, making it seem entirely inhospitable at first glance. However, life thrives in its waters, and the region is rich in natural resources. |
 The Pacific Ocean is the largest division of the World Ocean, covering an area greater than all the land on Earth, large enough to "fit" another Africa. It is traversed by crucial transportation routes connecting the American and Eurasian continents. Besides well-known facts, there are many intriguing details about the Pacific Ocean.
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