Galinios Sea

Galinios Sea
Galinios Sea, situated south of Hesperida and north of Caxcana.
Type	Sea
Etymology	Galinios, Greek word meaning placid
Primary outflows	Promethean Sea, Salluit Bay
Basin countries	Arizcara, Legionas, Libertas Omnium Maximus
Max. length	1,474 feet (449 m)
Max. width	724 feet (221 m)
Surface area	1,067,176 feet (325,275 m)
Average depth	739 feet (225 m)
Max. depth	12,523 feet (3,817 m)
Salinity	35-36 PSU
Islands	Iustitia, Sentinel
Settlements	Iustitia City

The Galinios Sea is the body of water which separates the Khersonsic Peninsula from northern Caxcana and one of the three major bodies of water, along with the Elkjop and Salluit Bay, which divides Hesperida from Caxcana. Due to weak currents and strong trade winds, the Galinios Sea was highly navigable via sail, even in ancient times.

Etymology

The Galinios Sea has been given a number of different names by various cultures throughout history, but the accepted name, Galinios, Greek for "placid," may have its origins in 15th century Valahandian maritime tradition. As early as the 15th century, Valahandian and other Liberalian sailors seem to have referred to the Galinios as Frithsae ("Sea of Calm"), and some speculate that the Greek variation of the name was gradually adopted. Other historians believe that the name is much older, derived from northern Caxcanan nomenclature.

Wildlife

The Galinios Sea is extremely rich in biodiversity, with a climate and salinity level suitable for coral reefs to flourish in coastal areas. In the deep ocean, predatory and foraging fish, including billfish, sharks, pilchard, and tuna can be found in abundance. A number of marine mammals, including several species of cetacean and seal, are also endemic to the sea.