The Indian Ocean is the 3rd largest in the world in terms of its size, located off the coast of Africa, Australia, Eurasia and Antarctica.
Sea, straits and bays cover 15% of the Indian Ocean and make up 11.68 million km2. The main ones are: the Arabian Sea (Oman, Aden, Persian Gulf), Red, Andaman, Laccadive, Timor and Arafura Seas; Great Australian and Bay of Bengal.
The large seas of the Indian Ocean are Arabian and Red. In size, they are ahead of their "neighbors" in the Indian Ocean, being the largest among them. The most interesting facts about these seas will be considered below.
Arabian Sea
Between the Arabian Peninsula and Hindustan is the largest sea of the Indian Ocean - the Arabian. Its area is huge and is 4832 thousand km², the volume of liquid is 14,514 thousand km³, the deepest point is 5803 m.
The s alt content in the Arabian Sea is 35-36 g/l. The maximum water temperature is observed in May and is 29 degrees, in winter this figure fluctuates between 22-27 degrees, and in summer - 23-28 degrees.
The brightest "paradise" placeArabian Sea are the Maldives - sand-covered coral reefs. The lack of fresh water sources is an interesting fact of these islands. Most locals use desalinated water or collect rainwater.
Red Sea
The total area is 450 thousand km², the volume of water in the sea is 251 thousand km³, the deepest depression is 2211 m. This sea of the Indian Ocean is called the most saline in the world. Yes, it is Red, not Dead (which has no drains, which means it is a lake).
The Gulf of Aden replenishes the waters of this sea, because not a single river flows into it. As a result, 41 g (41%) of s alt is contained in 1 liter of the water of this sea. For comparison: the s alt content in the Mediterranean Sea is 25 g/l. In addition, the Red Sea ranks 2nd in terms of the content of useful s alts, the abundance of corals contributes to this fact.
A positive result of the absence of rivers is the purity and transparency of the water of the Red Sea, so every vacationer can easily appreciate the natural richness of its flora and fauna.
Andaman and Laccadive Seas
Andaman Sea
Its area is 605 thousand km², the maximum depth is 4507 m, it washes the coasts of Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar and Malaysia, as well as the Andoman (the most mysterious islands, little is known about them) and the Nicobar Islands, the peninsulas of Indochina and Mallaka.
Of particular interest is the active volcano Barren, located on the island of the same name. According to researchers, it was he who became the impetus for the underwaterearthquake in 2004 near Sumatra.
The most favorable climate is observed from October to May with the water temperature of the Andaman Sea 30 degrees.
Laccadive Sea
Located off the coast of Sri Lanka and India, it also borders the Laccadive and Maldives Islands to the west, which separate it from the Arabian Sea. The Strait of the Eighth Degree connects the sea with the Indian Ocean.
The area of the Laccadive Sea is 786 thousand km², the maximum depth is 4131 m, salinity is 34-35 g/l.
The water temperature is not too dependent on the season: in summer - 26-28 degrees, in winter - up to 25 degrees.
Timor and Arafura Seas of the Indian Ocean
Timor Sea
Its area - 432 thousand km², maximum depth - 3310 m, washes the shores of Australia, Indonesia and East Timor.
This sea of the Indian Ocean is not considered deep, its bottom is mostly flat and does not exceed a depth of 200 m, except for the presence of depressions.
Large oil and gas reserves are of particular interest. True, the right to extract resources between Australia and Timor is currently disputed.
Arafura Sea
This is a young sea, which arose as a result of an increase in the water level of the oceans. Its area is 1017 thousand km², and the volume of water is 189 thousand km³, the deepest depression is 3680 m, salinity is 32-35 g/l, water temperature averages 25-28 degrees.
Arafura - the sea of the Indian Ocean, "settled" at its outskirts. In addition, the straitTorres connects this sea with the Pacific Ocean. Due to their proximity and similar climate to the Timor Sea, they are called the "twin seas".
Typhoons are a frequent occurrence in the Arafura Sea.
The seas of the Indian Ocean are characterized by a rich and diverse fauna, and are also excellent resort areas.
