Southern Ocean - Wikipedia
As such, the Southern Ocean is now the fourth largest of the world's five oceans (after the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Indian Ocean, but larger than the Arctic Ocean).
Southern Ocean | Location, Map, Depth, & Facts | Britannica
Feb 7, 2026 · 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 …
Welcome to the Southern Ocean - Antarctic and Southern Ocean ...
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, …
The Southern Ocean Is the Fifth and Newest World Ocean
May 12, 2025 · In 2000, the International Hydrographic Organization created the fifth and newest world ocean — the Southern Ocean — from the southern portions of the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, …
10 Important Facts About The Southern Ocean - WorldAtlas
Sep 7, 2017 · The Southern Ocean is a large ocean located at the southernmost part of the planet and surrounds Antarctica. Also known as the Austral Ocean or the Antarctic Ocean, the Southern Ocean …
5 Things You Should Know About the 'New' Southern Ocean
Apr 16, 2024 · The Southern Ocean, surrounding Antarctica, is officially the world's official fifth ocean. Separated by currents rather than continents, the Southern Ocean plays a crucial role in global …
Geography Facts About the Southern Ocean
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 …