World's Fifth Ocean? It's Official, National Geographic Experts Say

Remember when most Earth Science teachers didn't believe in Continental Shift circa 1972?

The National Geographic Society now officially recognizes a fifth world ocean, which geologists and meteorologists previously called the "Southern Ocean." (Courtesy/ National Geographic
Photo Credit: *Weather Channel/National Geographic Society*

06/11/2021 7:30 a.m.

Well, this week, the National Geographic Society, which has produced maps for 106 years, recognized a fifth ocean in the world, the Southern Ocean.

Until now, the Southern Ocean was unofficially recognized by many scientists.

It officially joined the world's other four oceans -- the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic -- on "World Oceans Day" on Monday, according to National Geographic and The Weather Channel.

To watch a Weather Channel video about the world's fifth ocean, click here.

To read more about the National Geographic Society's official mapping of the Southern Ocean, click here.

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