These Are the Deepest Oceans and Seas on Earth, One of Which is in Indonesia

The beauty of the underwater world is captivating. To enjoy the beauty of the ocean, some people do it by diving to the seabed. By diving, one can see the beauty of underwater life and its various fauna.

Of the many oceans and seas, some have incredibly amazing depths. According to *World Atlas*, here are the ten deepest oceans and seas on Earth.

1. Pacific Ocean (maximum depth: 10,911 meters)

The Pacific Ocean is the ocean with the highest depth intensity, reaching 10,911 meters, known as the Mariana Trench. The Pacific Ocean covers an area of 165.2 million square kilometers, or 30% of the Earth's surface.

2. Atlantic Ocean (maximum depth: 8,376 meters)

The deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean is called the *Brownson Deep* in the Puerto Rico Trench, reaching 8,378 meters. The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean in the world, covering one-fifth of the Earth's surface.

3. Caribbean Sea (maximum depth: 7,686 meters)

The Caribbean Sea is a tropical sea adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean and southeast of the Gulf of Mexico. The deepest point of this sea is the Cayman Trench, between Cuba and Jamaica, with a depth of 7,686 meters below sea level.

4. Indian Ocean (maximum depth: 7,258 meters)

This ocean stretches over 6,200 miles (10,000 km) between the southern tip of Africa and Australia. The deepest point of the Indian Ocean is the Sunda Trench, Indonesia, with a maximum depth of 7,258 meters.

5. Southern Ocean (maximum depth: 7,236 meters)

The Southern Ocean covers an area of approximately 21.9 million square kilometers. The deepest point of the Southern Ocean is 7,236 meters, located in the South Sandwich Trench, southeast of South Georgia Island.

6. Arctic Ocean (maximum depth: 5,450 meters)

The Arctic Ocean is located in the northern hemisphere and mostly lies within the Arctic Polar Region. The Arctic Ocean is the smallest and shallowest ocean among the five oceans in the world. Its deepest point is in the Eurasian Basin, at 5,450 meters.

7. Mediterranean Sea (maximum depth: 5,267 meters)

The Mediterranean Sea borders three continents: East Asia, South Africa, and North Europe. The deepest point of this sea is the Calypso Deep, with a maximum depth of 5,267 meters.

8. South China Sea (maximum depth: 5,016 meters)

The South China Sea is a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean stretching from the Karimata Strait and the Strait of Malacca to the Taiwan Strait. The deepest point of this sea reaches 5,016 meters.

9. Bering Sea (maximum depth: 4,097 meters)

The Bering Sea borders Alaska to the east and East Russia to the west. The deepest part of the Bering Sea reaches 4,097 meters.

10. Gulf of Mexico (maximum depth: 3,787 meters)

The Gulf of Mexico is part of the Caribbean Sea, bordered by Mexico to the west and south, and the United States to the north and west. The deepest part of this sea reaches 3,787 meters and is called the Sigsbee Deep.

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