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Did you Know? Indian Ocean has Unique Chemical and Physical Properties
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Because of its characteristics, this ocean occupies a unique position. The water here contains the largest concentration of dissolved and floating hydrocarbons, has the most negative water balance, and is a single source of water with the highest and lowest salinity levels, as described in the Indian Ocean facts.