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Chilean Sea

Dive into the amazing Chilean Sea, a special part of the big blue ocean next to Chile!

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Chilean Sea Bass, risotto, and asparagus
Ca Hap, chilean sea bass, cellophane noodles, oyster mushrooms, tomatoes, scallions, fried ginger, ginger broth ($MKT)
Pan seared Chilean sea bass over wilted mixed greens with mango lime chutney. Yup.
Chilean Sea Bass at Gemma
Chilean sea bass
Chilean Sea Fig (Carpobrotus chilensis)
Tricontinental Chile and the Chilean Sea
Grilled fillet of Chilean sea bass
Chilean Sea Bass cooked 'Hong Kong' style from Eddie V's in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Yummy Chilean Sea Bass from Skipjack Seafood
Chilean Sea Bass with Lobster Risotto and Roasted Beets with Cranberry Stilton Cheese.

Key Facts

Location
Pacific Ocean, west of Chile.
Area
A very large part of the Pacific Ocean.
Famous For
Being the official sea of Chile.
Fun Fact
It has a special name, 'Mar Chileno', which means 'Chilean Sea'.

Where is This Big Blue Place?

Imagine a giant bathtub filled with sparkly blue water. The Chilean Sea is like that, but it's a huge part of the Pacific Ocean that touches the country of Chile! It's like the ocean's backyard for Chile. This watery world stretches all along the coast, making it a very important neighbor.

What's Under the Waves?

Beneath the waves of the Chilean Sea, there's more than just fish! Scientists have found special rocks called phosphorite and manganese-iron nodules. These are like hidden treasures on the ocean floor. They are so interesting that people might want to explore them even more in the future, like treasure hunters!

A Special Name for a Special Place

Did you know the Chilean Sea has a special name because it's so important to Chile? In 1974, a special rule was made to call this part of the ocean 'Mar Chileno'. This means 'Chilean Sea' in their language. It shows how much they care about this watery home.

More Than Just Water!

The Chilean Sea isn't just water; it's a whole world! It's home to amazing sea creatures and has cool things on its floor. It’s a big, important part of the planet that helps make Chile special. Exploring it is like opening a giant, watery storybook!

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