Scientists Confirm Earth's Fifth Ocean
TL;DR
Earth has five oceans, with the Southern Ocean officially recognized in 2021 by National Geographic, defined by the Antarctic Circumpolar Current rather than land boundaries, highlighting its ecological importance and the impact of climate change on its future.
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