🌊 Indian Ocean
Experience the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, featuring pristine beaches, luxury resorts, and world-class diving.
About the Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is the third-largest ocean, known for its warm, calm waters and stunning island destinations. It is bounded by Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica.
Famous for destinations like the Maldives, Seychelles, and Mauritius, the Indian Ocean offers some of the world's most luxurious beach experiences. Its monsoon winds have shaped trade routes and cultures for millennia.
Quick Facts
Area
70.56 million km²
Max Depth
7,258 m (Java Trench)
Avg Depth
3,741 m
Avg Temperature
24°C
Salinity
32-37 ppt
Major Currents
Agulhas, Monsoon, Somali
Bordering Countries
Famous Islands & Destinations
Marine Wildlife
Famous Species
Unusual Creatures
Living fossil, thought extinct for 65 million years
Can imitate 15+ different species
Has the most complex eyes and punch at 80 km/h
Tiny but extremely venomous, found in coral reefs
Unique to This Ocean
Endemic to Maldives and Sri Lanka
Giant coconut crab endemic to Seychelles
Endemic to Aldabra Atoll, can live 200+ years