The hottest ocean area is in the Persian Gulf, where water temperatures at the surface exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer.
The Mediterranean Sea, for example, although its own body of water is part of the Atlantic, and it often ranks as one of the safest seas in the world.
The Weddell Sea has been claimed by scientists to have the clearest waters of any ocean in the world. Described by a historian as “the most wretched and dismal region on earth”, due to the flash freezes that caught Shackleton's ship, its clarity is only belied by the sheer depth of the ocean below.
May 19, 2023. Feeling lucky. More than 750 of the most recognised and experienced travel influencers, journalists and experts from across the globe have cast their vote and named Lucky Bay in Western Australia's Esperance as the world's best beach.
The South Pacific and South Atlantic Oceans are the least polluted.
1. Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean covering more than 30% of the Earth. This is close to half of the water on Earth.
The northwestern Pacific Ocean is the least healthy of the world's oceans and the western Indian Ocean and eastern central Atlantic are the healthiest, according to a new assessment that gives the overall health of the Earth's oceans a barely passing grade of 67 out of 100.
Black Sea
The Black Sea is home to some of the roughest waters in the world. Strong currents and unpredictable storms make it a treacherous place for ships. And, with an average depth of over 2 miles, it's also one of the deepest seas on Earth.
Located at the connection between the South Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea, between New Zealand's South islands and north islands, Cook Strait is considered one of the world's roughest, most unpredictable, and most dangerous oceans.
Water temperatures range from 24°C/75°F in the winter, peaking at 30°C/ 86°F in the summer, while maximum air temperatures range from 24°C/75°F to 32°C/90°F. Australian seasons are the reverse of the northern hemisphere.
1. Marble Bar, Western Australia. Marble Bar claims to be the hottest town in Australia. It holds the record for the highest average monthly maximum temperature, which is 41.5°C in December.
These areas all have varying water temperatures. The quick answer to which side of Australia has warmer waters is the Northern coast in the Northern Territory with temperatures lingering around 28 to 32 degrees Celcius all year round. However, not all areas in the Northern Territory are safe for swimming.
The Seven Seas include the Arctic, North Atlantic, South Atlantic, North Pacific, South Pacific, Indian, and Southern oceans. The exact origin of the phrase 'Seven Seas' is uncertain, although there are references in ancient literature that date back thousands of years.
The Indian Ocean is the third-largest in the world and makes up approximately 20% of the Earth's water surface. It is bounded by southern Asia in the north, the Arabian Peninsula and Africa in the west, the Malay Peninsula, Sundra Islands and Australia in the east and the Southern Ocean in the south.
Some of the clearest, bluest ocean waters on Earth are found in the South Pacific.
Bottom line: A new study suggests the cleanest air on Earth – free from pollution from human activities – is in a region of the Southern Ocean which surrounds Antarctica.
The most beautiful beach in Australia as voted by Australians is Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays.
The towering sand dunes which loom above Bornholm Beach have become a rite of passage for four-wheel-drive enthusiasts looking to test their mettle. But tackling what many regard as the state's toughest track can be costly, with a local farmer charging up to $1,500 to tow out stricken drivers with his tractor.
Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays. This amazing beach comes in at number one. The pristine sand stretches over seven kilometres of Whitsunday Island, smack bang in the middle of the Whitsundays, with crystal-clear waters perfect for snorkelling. It's the most photographed beach in Australia according to Tourism Whitsundays ...