The Indian Ocean is ecologically diverse, with important ecosystems such as coral reefs, mangroves, and sea grass beds. It hosts a significant portion of the world's tuna catch and is …

Dec 31, 2025 · Indian Ocean, body of salt water covering approximately one-fifth of the total ocean area of the world. It is the smallest, geologically youngest, and physically most complex …

Dec 17, 2025 · Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic. Figure 1. Profile of the sea floor: Figure 2. Indian Ocean sea floor:

Jan 8, 2024 · The Indian Ocean is nearly six times the size of the United States and spans over 9,978 kilometers (6,200 miles) from the southern tip of Africa to the western coast of Australia.

It is bounded on the north by Asia (including the Indian subcontinent, after which it is named); on the west by Africa; on the east by the Malay Peninsula, the Sunda Islands, and Australia; and …

The Indian Ocean covers approximately 75 million square kilometers. It is bordered to the west by the African coast and Arabia, to the east by the Thai–Malay peninsula, the Indonesian coasts, …

Economy Overview: The Indian Ocean provides major sea routes connecting the Middle East, Africa, and East Asia with Europe and the Americas. It carries a particularly heavy traffic of …

Bordered by several continents, including Africa to the west, Asia to the north, Australia to the east, and the Southern Ocean to the south, it serves as a crucial conduit for maritime trade …

The Indian Ocean is bounded on the north by Asia; on the west by Africa; on the east by Australia; and on the south by Antarctica. Geographic features of the Indian ocean:

The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean in the world, covering about 20% of the Earth's water surface. It is bordered by several countries and continents, including Africa to the west, Asia to …