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The world has gained a brand new ocean

For the past century, National Geographic magazine has been responsible for mapping the world's oceans in four designations. Now, for the first time, the magazine has isolated a new section of the ocean and bestowed its own name upon it.

On World Ocean Day, the Southern Ocean was officially recognized by National Geographic's mapmakers.It is said to be colder and less salty than its northern counterparts.