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The World Factbook

Southern Ocean

Photos of Southern Ocean

Orca (killer whale) sexes may be distinguished by their dorsal fins: male fins are straight, female fins curve. Photo courtesy of NOAA.

Introduction

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Geography

Major ocean currents

Major World Ocean Currents:
Major World Ocean Currents

Bathymetry

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

Elevation

Distance Sunlight Travels in the Ocean:
Distance Sunlight Travels in the Ocean

Environment

Government

Transportation