Talk:Indian Ocean

Shelf Breek-Hinde zone

This OUP academic paper mentions an anomaly in the Bouguer Gravity values which result for Shelf break-Hinde zone. The related contents have probably to better detailed in the WP article. But the matter shows WP:notability from a geological and seismological point of view. Regards, Theologian81sp

Kozhikode

Imperial fleet of the Mughal Empire was based in "Kozhikode" since the reign of Shah Jahan ("Great Mogul") emperor, who exactly could be a threat to such a fleet?

09:20, 28 January 2023 (UTC)09:20, 28 January 2023 (UTC)~~///////////09:20, 28 January 2023 (UTC)~~///// 43.242.178.252 (talk) 09:20, 28 January 2023 (UTC)

The Mughal fleet based in Kozhikode during Shah Jahan’s reign was indeed formidable, with the purpose of securing trade routes and protecting Mughal interests along the western coast of India. However, several groups could still pose threats to this fleet. The Portuguese, with their fortified positions and established naval presence in Goa and other parts of the Indian coast, were one of the main maritime rivals. Additionally, the Maratha navy, under the leadership of admirals like Kanhoji Angre in later years, became a significant threat to various naval forces operating in the Indian Ocean. Even European powers like the Dutch and English East India Companies were looking to expand their influence, often leading to confrontations. So, while the Mughal fleet was strong, they had to be vigilant against multiple competing naval powers in the region. Hajpo (talk) 19:41, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

Treasure Fleet

Ming dynasty sent the treasure fleet on a massive expedition to explore the Indian Ocean, they may have had tensions with Melacca and overthrown the ruler of Ceylon.

I do believe that there was much competition in the "Indian Ocean".

09:31, 28 January 2023 (UTC)09:31, 28 January 2023 (UTC)09:31, 28 January 2023 (UTC)09:31, 28 January 2023 (UTC)////////////////09:31, 28 January 2023 (UTC)09:31, 28 January 2023 (UTC)09:31, 28 January 2023 (UTC)43.242.178.252 (talk) 43.242.178.252 (talk) 09:31, 28 January 2023 (UTC)

You raise an interesting point! The Ming dynasty's treasure fleet, led by Admiral Zheng He, indeed undertook major expeditions throughout the Indian Ocean, establishing diplomatic and trade relations with numerous regions. Historical records do suggest they clashed with the ruler of Ceylon, leading to tensions and even a brief overthrow. As for Malacca, the Ming's support of Malacca as a strategic ally helped it become a major trading hub, although competition with other regional powers was fierce. The Indian Ocean was a vibrant and competitive space for trade, diplomacy, and occasional conflict during this period, reflecting the vast networks and ambitions of empires involved. Thanks for highlighting this fascinating era! Hajpo (talk) 19:40, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

Cocos (Keeling) Islands & Christmas Island

Two mysterious Island within the Indian Ocean are controlled by Australia.

Both island provide anthropology with clues of a possible clash between Mughal and Ottoman fleets.

09:37, 28 January 2023 (UTC)09:37, 28 January 2023 (UTC)////////////////////09:37, 28 January 2023 (UTC)09:37, 28 January 2023 (UTC)~~///////////////////////09:37, 28 January 2023 (UTC)~~ 43.242.178.252 (talk) 09:37, 28 January 2023 (UTC)

Geography - Coasts and Shelves

Coming to this article looking for information on depths, I was confused by the paragraph discussing Active Margins and Passive Margins. This paragraph states the average depths in these two regions of the ocean, with depth values that are far greater than the ocean itself. After reading the linked articles discussing ocean margins, I have concluded that this is referring to the depth of the mantle below the ocean in these regions. If I am correct in my conclusion, it might be helpful to make this point clearer to casual readers who might think this is referring to the depth of the water. Bz8x8c (talk) 15:17, 11 March 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for pointing out the errors. I cleaned them up a bit. The section could use much more editing work. For example, the Indian ocean is not literally "centered on the Indian Peninsula". Mgnbar (talk) 23:00, 11 March 2023 (UTC)

Good catch, Bz8x8c! It’s easy to see how the average depth values could be confusing, especially if readers assume they’re referring to water depth rather than the mantle. Clarifying that these figures represent the depth to the mantle beneath the ocean would definitely help make the section more understandable to casual readers. And Mgnbar, thanks for cleaning up the section—there’s always room to refine complex topics like these, so it reads clearly and accurately. Perhaps we could even add a note or parenthesis after the depth figures to specify "depth to mantle" to avoid any confusion! Hajpo (talk) 19:40, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

Environment section

Is there any particular reason why the Indian Ocean page is the only ocean page to not have an Environment section? 217.100.95.74 (talk) 02:38, 11 April 2024 (UTC)