The "newest" body of water recognized to be an ocean is the
A) Atlantic Ocean.
B) Indian Ocean.
C) Pacific Ocean.
D) Arctic Ocean
E) Southern Ocean.

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In 2000, the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) recognized the Southern Ocean as the world's fifth ocean, separate and distinct from the Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans. This decision was based on the unique oceanographic and biological characteristics of the area surrounding Antarctica.

The "Newest" Body of Water Recognized to Be an Ocean