An Examination of a Ridiculous Viral Video Omitting the Positioning of the Pacific Ocean and the North Sea
Have you come across videos recently that claim to show a point where the Pacific Ocean meets the North Sea and suggest that they do not mix? This claim is nonsensical for several reasons, yet a video with nearly 20 million views has gained traction. Individuals with verified accounts, which can be purchased for $8 a month, have shared these videos on social media platforms. The North Sea is surrounded by England, Norway, Denmark, and the Netherlands, with the nearest major ocean being the Atlantic, not the Pacific. Therefore, the North Sea and the Pacific Ocean never meet, making it frustrating to see this misleading video circulating online.
Misleading Videos and Misconceptions
These videos can be especially misleading when a wide river meets the ocean, as viewers may mistake it for footage taken in the open sea. Despite frequent claims on social media that the oceans do not mix due to different iron and clay contents, this idea is simply false. The notion that the Gulf of Alaska is where two oceans meet but do not mix has been widely spread on platforms like X, TikTok, and YouTube, accompanied by religious proclamations. However, oceanographers confirm that the oceans do mix, contradicting the misinformation spread on social media platforms.
Understanding the Mixing of Oceans
In reality, the oceans do mix, regardless of what some individuals on social media may claim. It is important to rely on scientific knowledge and expertise rather than misinformation spread on social media platforms.
