In the 1928 first edition of Limits of Oceans and Seas, the Southern Ocean was delineated by land-based limits: Antarctica to the south, and South America, Africa, Australia, and Broughton Island, …

Dec 26, 2025 · The southernmost parts of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans meet the Southern (or Antarctic) Ocean, the cold oceanic water mass below 60° S with unique biological and physical …

The Southern Ocean (also known as the Antarctic Ocean) is one of the five great ocean basins on Earth. It was formed around 34 million years ago when Antarctica and South America drifted apart, creating …

Jun 17, 2025 · The Antarctic Ocean, also known as the Southern Ocean, is the body of water surrounding Antarctica and is defined by its unique current system, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current …

Mar 21, 2021 · The Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean, is the fourth-largest ocean by surface area, spanning over 20.3 million km 2. It accounts for about 5.6% of the total oceanic area …

Dec 12, 2025 · Antarctica - Atlantic and Indian Ocean view:

Dec 24, 2025 · Journey to the Melting Continent The New York Times is joining an expedition by sea to Antarctica’s fastest-thinning glaciers.

The Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean, is a large body of water encircling the continent of Antarctica. This ocean is considered by the International Hydrographic Organization to …

Aug 12, 2024 · The waters that completely surround Antarctica is known as the Southern Ocean. The youngest named ocean in the world, the Southern Ocean, or Antarctic Ocean, was only recognized …

Jun 6, 2025 · The Southern Ocean, sometimes called the Antarctic Ocean, is that great marine realm encircling Antarctica.