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The Southern Ocean is the ocean that surrounds the continent Antarctica is. It is the coldest of all the oceans on Earth. Although this ocean is not very well known (perhaps because the islands are hardly permanently inhabited or because the name of the ocean was only introduced quite recently), it has clearly distinguishing characteristics of the more accessible Pacific, Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean north of it. The Southern Ocean scientifically includes the waters south of the 60th parallel, but in everyday use it also includes the sub-Antarctic islands south of the 45th parallel. The latter have a "southern" climate and landscape (cold and rough).
Regions
| Antarctic Islands (Balleny Islands, Peter I Island, Scott Island, Southern Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands) The islands under the Antarctic Treaty. |
Destinations
Places
The islands in the Southern Ocean are generally (practically) uninhabited and there are therefore no cities or other places worth mentioning.
Other destinations
Arrive
Visiting this area requires careful planning and preparation. There are almost no permanent residents. The only inhabitants that are are usually scientists. The best way to get here is to join an expedition. You may need to request permission in advance to travel through this area. You will usually arrive by ship as there are very few airplane runways. The area is not accessible by helicopter.
Travel around
By boat
Because the Southern Ocean freezes so often, it is very difficult for ships to pass through it. Nevertheless, there are opportunities for boat trips in the Arctic Ocean.
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Food
Safety
The environment is extreme. From Antarctica strong storms often arise that are not stopped by land. These storms often bring a lot of cold winds, rain, snow and high waves. This area is home to large fishing vessels, warships, fisheries inspection vessels, research vessels, sailing vessels and a single icebreaker en route to Antarctica. You should be well prepared for trouble, as rescuers can be away thousands of miles and for days.
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