Facts on the Largest Sea in the World

The Philippine Sea is the largest in the world stretching over 5.695 million square kilometers.

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It is about 13450 feet deep and its water volume is approximately 23.5 million cubic km.

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It was first discovered by Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer, and named after King Philip II.

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It is the home of the deepest trenches in the world including the deepest Mariana Trench.

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The Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of increased seismic activities, also passes through the plate.

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The Philippine Sea is one of the world’s richest marine biodiversity hotspot and hosts over 500 coral species.

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