Indian Ocean - Anita

• The Indian Ocean is known as "Ratnakara" in the ancient Sanskrit literature. "Ratnakara" means the creator of jewels.The Indian Ocean is the warmest ocean in the world. However, the warmth of the ocean resists the growth of phytoplankton.

• The ocean's volume is estimated to be 292,131,000 cubic kilometers. Its average depth 3,890 meters (12,760 feet.)

• The Indian Ocean's fish are of importance to the bordering states, for domestic consumption and export.

• The beach sands of the Indian Ocean are rich in heavy minerals and the offshore deposits are vigorously exploited by the bordering nations, primarily India, South Africa, Indonesia,  Sri- Lanka and Thailand. 

• Link :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCx1M_azRb4