In pictures .. Ranking of the 10 largest giant seas in the world
Number of seas in the world
Due to the lack of a clear scientific definition of the term sea, it is not possible to limit the number of seas in the world. However, some classifications indicate that there are approximately 50 seas in the world. This number also includes some bodies of water that are not always classified, which are Seas, such as: the Gulf of Mexico and Hudson Bay, while other classifications indicate much larger numbers and seas that differ significantly from each other in size, temperature, location, and ecosystems. These seas include: the Irish Sea, the Black Sea, the Adriatic Sea, the Ionian Sea, and the Norwegian Sea, in addition to the Sea of Marmara, East Siberian Sea, Aegean Sea, Arabian Sea, Bali, Flores, Beaufort Sea, Barents Sea, Bismarck Sea, Philippines. The North Sea, Baltic Sea, Red Sea and Yellow Sea are the most common seas. It is common to note that the term “seven seas” long used throughout the world does not denote the actual number of seas, but rather refers to large areas of water.
The 10 largest seas on Earth by area
:The Mediterranean Seaـ1
It is part of the Atlantic Ocean and is considered the largest sea in the world, as its area is estimated at 2,965,800 km2, and its average depth is 1,429 m. The peculiarity of the Mediterranean Sea is its dependence on the waters of the Atlantic Ocean that flow into it constantly, and it continues because the waters of the rivers that feed it are largely exposed to evaporation.
:Caribbean Seaـ2
It is part of the Atlantic Ocean and has an area of 2,718,200 square kilometers. It is considered the deepest sea in the world, with an average depth of 2,647 metres. The Caribbean Sea is characterized by many hurricanes, with about eight hurricanes forming here between June and November each year, most of which occur in September.
:South China Seaـ3
It is part of the Pacific Ocean, with an area of 2,319,000 square kilometers, and an average depth of 1,652 meters. It is characterized by the fact that its waters contain volcanic deposits, whether in shallow water or deep water as a result of volcanic eruptions, and various volcanic eruptions occurred there, such as the Krakatoa eruption that occurred in 1883 AD.
:Bering Seaـ4
It is part of the Pacific Ocean, covers an area of 2,291,900 square kilometers, and its average depth is 1,547 meters, and its deepest point is 4,097 meters below sea level, and depths in the Bering Strait range from 30 to 50 meters.
:The Gulf Of Mexicoـ5
It is connected to the Atlantic Ocean, has an area of 1,592,800 square kilometers, a coastline of 5,000 kilometers, and an average depth of 1,486 metres.
:Sea of Okhotsk ــ6
It is part of the Pacific Ocean, its area is 1,589,700 km2, and its average depth is 838 m. The Sea of Okhotsk is the coldest sea in East Asia, and most of it borders Russia and a small part borders northern Japan.
:East China Sea ــ7
It is part of the Pacific Ocean, with an area of 1.2492 million square kilometers, and an average depth of 188 m. Its climate is characterized by humid monsoon winds, with rainy summers, hurricanes and drought, and cold winters.
:Hudson Bay ــ8
It is connected to the Arctic Ocean, its area is 1,232,300 km2, and its average depth is 128m
:Sea of Japan ــ9
It is part of the Pacific Ocean, has an area of 1,007,800 square kilometers, and an average depth of 1,350 metres. It is worth noting that Japan depends on this ocean for a variety of purposes, including: regional trade, fisheries, and mineral deposits. In addition, it plays an important role in influencing the climate of the region.
:Andaman Sea ــ10
It is part of the Indian Ocean, has an area of 797,700 square kilometers, and an average depth of 870 metres. The waters of the upper Andaman Sea vary in salinity throughout the year. Its salinity increases in winter with increased rainfall and is higher in summer, which is characterized by monsoon winds.
