Tasman Sea
Marginal sea in the Pacific Ocean
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The Tasman Sea is a sea . Located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, it separates Australia and New Zealand. Its total area spans approximately 2.3 million square kilometers .
The sea serves as a distinct marine region within the broader Pacific basin. Its boundaries and expanse are defined by the landmasses it borders.
Key Facts
- Country: Australia[3]
- Shares border with: South Pacific Ocean[4]
- Named after: Abel Tasman[5]
- Inflows: Bega River[6], Buller River[7], Clarence River[8], Hopkins River[9], Hunter River[10], Macleay River[11], Manawatū River[12], Manning River[13], Rangitīkei River[14], Shoalhaven River[15], Waikato River[16], Whanganui River[17], Clyde River[18], Grey River / Māwheranui[19]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Tasman Sea include Hydrasterias tasmanica[20], a taxon[21].
Why It Matters
Tasman Sea has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] It is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
Entities named for it include Hydrasterias tasmanica[20], a taxon[21].