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Indian Ocean

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The Indian Ocean is a big sea.

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Indian Ocean.svg
It is very warm. It sits near Asia and Africa. Many fish live in its blue water.
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Maldives Surgeonfish, Acanthurus leucosternon.jpg
It helps the world stay warm. Can you swim in the warm water?

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Indian Ocean.svg
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Symbol template class pink.svg
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Earth Day Flag.png
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A general view of Mombasa Port on Kenya's...
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