Arafura Sea

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:ocean
gptkbp:area approximately 1,000,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:average_temperature tropical
warm waters year-round
gptkbp:biodiversity high biodiversity
gptkbp:bordering_countries gptkb:Indonesia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Papua_New_Guinea
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Banda_Sea
gptkb:Timor_Sea
gptkb:Coral_Sea
gptkb:Northern_Territory,_Australia
Papua Province, Indonesia
gptkbp:climate tropical climate
gptkbp:climate_impact influences marine ecosystems
affects coastal communities
affected by El Niño events
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Timor_Sea
gptkb:Coral_Sea
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Arafura_Current
gptkbp:cultural_events local festivals celebrate marine life
gptkbp:cultural_impact local folklore
traditional fishing practices
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Native_American_culture
local traditions
traditional fishing practices
marine mythology
important to indigenous cultures
gptkbp:current_use gptkb:Arafura_Current
gptkbp:depth average depth of 50 meters
gptkbp:emergency_services vulnerable to cyclones
gptkbp:environment marine biodiversity
gptkbp:environmental_concerns climate change
pollution
overfishing
climate change impacts
efforts for sustainable management
gptkbp:features coral reefs
islands
gptkbp:fishing_regulations commercial fishing
artisanal fishing
gptkbp:geographical_feature islands
reefs
gptkbp:geological_features gptkb:ocean
seamounts
underwater volcanoes
gptkbp:historical_event World War II naval battles
exploration expeditions
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:trade_routes
World War II naval battles
trade routes in ancient times
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Arafura Sea
gptkbp:influenced_by monsoon winds
gptkbp:influences regional weather patterns
gptkbp:international_relations shared by multiple countries
gptkbp:is_connected_to gptkb:Timor_Sea
gptkb:Coral_Sea
gptkb:Torres_Strait
gptkbp:is_essential_for gptkb:trade_routes
fishing industry
shipping routes
gptkbp:is_explored_in explored by European navigators
gptkbp:is_home_to various marine species
marine biodiversity
gptkbp:local_economy gptkb:transportation_services
contributes to tourism revenue
supports livelihoods
fishing industry jobs
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Australia
gptkb:New_Guinea
gptkbp:marine_life home to various fish species
home to sea turtles
home to dugongs
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Arafura_people
gptkbp:navigation_system shallow waters
shipping lanes
important for maritime navigation
reefs
fishing routes
shallow areas and reefs
gptkbp:oil_and_gas_exploration oil and gas reserves present
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:popular_activities gptkb:sailing
boating
snorkeling
scuba diving
gptkbp:protected_area marine parks
established for conservation
conservation zones
gptkbp:research climate change studies
climate studies
marine conservation efforts
marine biology research
subject of various studies
gptkbp:research_areas oceanography
marine biology
gptkbp:research_importance climate research
marine biology studies
oceanography studies
gptkbp:seasonal_activities experiences seasonal variations
gptkbp:shipping_traffic increased shipping traffic
gptkbp:sodium_content varies with rainfall
gptkbp:strategic_importance gptkb:tourism
mineral resources
aquaculture
oil and gas exploration
supports local economies
gptkbp:supports fishing industry
shipping routes
various marine species
gptkbp:tourism diving spots
fishing tourism
attracts tourists for fishing
attracts tourists for diving
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:dolphins
gptkb:sharks
gptkb:fish_species
coral reefs
sea turtles
manta rays
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Coral_Sea
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4