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Marginal sea

A marginal sea is a part of ocean partially enclosed by land such as islands, archipelagos, or peninsulas. Unlike mediterranean seas, marginal seas have ocean currents caused by winds like oceans.

Marginal seas of the Pacific Ocean:

Marginal seas of the Atlantic Ocean:

A marginal sea of the Indian Ocean:


Seas barely marginal include the Tasman Sea. Seas not marginal include the Arabian Sea.

See sea for the seas of the world.

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