The Timor Sea (Indonesian: Laut Timor, Portuguese: Mar de Timor, Tetum: Tasi Mane or Tasi Timór) is a relatively shallow sea in the Indian Ocean bounded to the north by the island of Timor with Timor-Leste to the north, Indonesia to the northwest, Arafura Sea to the east, and to the south by Australia.

Timor Sea, arm of the Indian Ocean, lying southeast of the island of Timor, Indonesia, and northwest of Australia. Located at latitude 10° S and influenced alternately by the southeast trade winds and the monsoon belt, the area is well known for generating typhoons.

Sep 26, 2021 · The Timor Sea is a relatively shallow sea that reaches a maximum depth of 3,300m and an average depth of 406m. The sea is situated close to the three gulfs namely the Beagle Gulf, the Van Diemen Gulf, and the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf on the north Australian coast.

Mar 28, 2025 · The Timor Sea (click here to see map) is strategically water body located between Australia and Timor-Leste. Known for its rich marine biodiversity, oil and gas reserves, and historical importance, the Timor Sea plays a crucial role in the economic and environmental landscape of the region.

The Timor Sea is a relatively shallow sea. It is bounded to the north by the island of Timor, to the east by the Arafura Sea, to the south by Australia and to the west by the Indian Ocean.

Apr 24, 2024 · The Timor Sea is a shallow water body bordered by Australia from the west and Timor island from the north. From the eastern side, it is bounded by the Arafura Sea and from the western side by the Indian Ocean. Learn 10 interesting Timor Sea Facts in this article.

Formally known as the Timor Sea Treaty between the Government of East Timor and the Government of Australia was signed between Australia and East Timor in Dili, East Timor on 20 May 2002, the day East Timor attained its independence from United Nations rule, for joint petroleum exploration of the Timor Sea by the two countries.

The Timor Sea (Indonesian: Laut Timor, Portuguese: Mar de Timor, Tetum: Tasi Mane or Tasi Timór) is a relatively shallow sea in the Indian Ocean bounded to the north by the island of Timor with Timor-Leste to the north, Indonesia to the northwest, Arafura Sea to the east, and to the south by Australia.

Timor-Leste, [a] also known as East Timor, [b] officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the coastal exclave of Oecusse in the island's northwest, and the minor islands of Atauro and Jaco.

Nov 29, 2023 · The Timor Sea, a marginal sea located between Southeast Asia and Australia, is a region of profound environmental, cultural, and geopolitical significance. This vast expanse of water, stretching between the island of Timor and the northern coast of Australia, has been a critical passage for trade, a rich source of natural resources, and a vital ...