南冰洋 （英語： Southern Ocean），亦称 南极海 （Antarctic Sea）、 南大洋 （Austral Ocean）或 南极洋 （Antarctic Ocean），是围绕 南极洲 的海洋，也是 太平洋 、 大西洋 和 印度洋 南端汇合而成 …

Nov 15, 2025 · Southern Ocean, body of salt water covering the portions of the world ocean and tributary seas surrounding Antarctica below 60° S. Unbroken by any other continental landmass, its …

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 …

Jan 23, 2023 · 1. Southern Ocean is the fourth-largest ocean in the world. The Southern Ocean spans 20,327,000 square kilometres or 7,848,000 square miles and is regarded as the fourth biggest ocean …

Jan 8, 2024 · The answer is no —because there is really only one "world ocean." Oceanographers have divided the world ocean into five principal areas, or basins: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and …

Aug 12, 2024 · The Southern Ocean supports a rich biodiversity, including various species of penguins, whales, and seals, and is vital for the marine food chain, particularly for krill. The Southern Ocean is …

Jun 21, 2025 · What is the Southern Ocean? The Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean, is the body of water encircling Antarctica, distinct from the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans that …

Dec 3, 2025 · Bathymetry Figure 1. Profile of the sea floor: Figure 2. Southern Ocean: Figure 3. Antarctica - Pacific Ocean view: Figure 4. Antarctica - Atlantic and Indian Ocean view:

The Southern Ocean has also become a dumping ground for rubbish. Each year thousands of animals ingest or get ensnared on discarded plastic, fishing nets and hooks, causing significant deaths. But …

May 12, 2025 · The Southern Ocean was declared the fifth ocean in 2000 by the International Hydrographic Organization. The Southern Ocean completely surrounds Antarctica and extends north …