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- Was not defined until 2000
- Surrounds Antarctica
- Youngest of the oceans at 30 million years
- Over 23,000 feet deep at South Sandwich Trench
- Over 7 million square miles
- Fed by melting glaciers
- Thought to sit above large oil fields
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The Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean, was designated the world's fifth ocean in the year 2000, by the International Hydrographic Organization.Lighthouse Foundation: The Southern Ocean
Backstory
Comprised of waters that were once officially designated as the southern sections of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, the Southern Ocean surrounds [Antarctica and extends north to the 60°S Parallel. The Southern Ocean is the world's fourth largest ocean, exceeding the area of the Arctic Ocean by over 2,400,000 square miles. Though officially demarcated by the 68-nation IHO, the Southern Ocean is not universally accepted; holdouts include the National Geographic Society and the nation of Argentina.Quote
" The crossing is generally accomplished in two days – sometimes faster, sometimes slower. Smooth seas are known as the ‘Drake Lake’; their opposite is called the ‘Drake Shake, ’ also referred to as ‘paying the Drake Tax.’ Once your ship is in the calm waters of the South Shetlands or the Peninsula, nearly all uncomfortable motion ceases...En route, you’ll experience the open sea circumscribing the horizon, then your first amazing iceberg, then many icebergs, then an island. Finally, the snow-capped peaks of Antarctica itself shimmer ahead on the horizon."Lonely Planet: Introducing Southern Ocean-
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Southern Ocean Questions
What roles does the ocean play in regulating the temperature of the earth? 1 Answerhttp://www.savers4free.com/images/src/ocean_waves_free_screensaver/shot.jpg The Earth oceans affects weather and temperature. They balance the temperature by ab... read more
How hot would the earth become, if it had no ocean? 2 AnswersAs noted, the presence or absence of oceans has no direct effect on the amount of energy the earth receives from the sun. However, the absence of oceans implie... read more
What tropical fruits can you grow in Southern California? 4 AnswersSouthern California has different soils and climates from the coastal area to the mountains. I would recommend going to the Plant Finder on Sunset.com http://pl... read more
If the earth's mass was 1/3 its current mass would the atmosphere and oceans dry up? 2 AnswersNo the Mass is not critical. Even 1/3rd of the Earth is heavy enough to create sufficient gravitational force to keep an ocean there. The atmosphere should be ... read more
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Southern Ocean Books and Merchandise
- Amazon.com: Southern Ocean Books
- Barnes & Noble: Southern Ocean Books
- eBay: Southern Ocean Merchandise
- AllPosters.com: Southern Ocean Posters
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Leg three to Oz starts in a few hours. 24 days dodging 80ft waves in the Southern Ocean beckons. Gulp!
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Hiking along the Great Southern Ocean on the South Coast Track...http://p.gs/jkt2b
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Nothing is wrong with Southern California that a rise in the ocean level wouldn't cure.
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RT @SOSoCal: Freezin' for a reason. Jump into the Pacific Ocean to support Special Olympics Southern California. http://bit.ly/3CY1Kt
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If I didn't have kids, I wouldn't know about Oceania and the Southern Ocean. We didn't have them when I was a kid, but we did have Pluto.
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