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The ocean you reference is properly known as the Southern Ocean. Liquid ocean water there can be as cold as 27 degrees F, because of the high-content of minerals in the water. Otherwise, the sea water is frozen.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoYour answer depends on the time of year. When the sea ice in the Southern Ocean freezes, temperatures measure below that number. As liquid, the sea water is generally around freezing, since the ambient air temperature is mostly below freezing. The sea water can remain liquid to about 28 degrees F. based on the minerals in the water, before it freezes.
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Is water found around Antarctica fresh water or salt?
Antarctica is surrounded by a salt-water sea: the Southern Ocean.
What is the cause for temperature increase in Antarctica?
Global warming is warming the atmosphere all around the world.
What is Antarctica's usual temperature range?
The temperature in Antarctica has reached −89 °C (−129 °F).
Around the world which areas are affected by the ozone layer?
Antarctica is affected by ozone layer. It is because of the cool temperature.
what average sea temperature?
There is no sea in the UK. However, The surrounding temperature in around 14-18oc in summer, and 8-11oc in winter.
What is the temperature around were penguins live?
Penguins are sea birds and generally prefer colder water. In Antarctica the water temperature can fall to about 28 degrees F. before it freezes.
What sea located around Antarctica?
The salt water around the continent of Antarctica is called the Southern Ocean.
What seas border antarctica?
Around Antarctica, you can find the Weddell Sea, the Ross Sea, and more. But the entire continent is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
How does Antarctica's melting ice affect global sea levels?
Antarctica's melting ice will flow into the sea. This will raise sea levels around the world. There is enough ice on Antarctica to raise sea levels by 60 metres (200 feet).
Were do killer whales roam in Antarctica?
Killer Whales -- Orcas -- are only equipped to roam in sea water. Around Antarctica, that sea water would be the Southern Ocean.
Do Orca live near Antarctica?
Orca are sea mammals and live in oceans. Around Antarctica, they swim in the Southern Ocean.
Is water found around Antarctica fresh water or salt?
Antarctica is surrounded by a salt-water sea: the Southern Ocean.
What temperature is in Antarctica land and sea?
Sea water -- liquid -- remains so to about 28 degrees F, depending on what minerals are in the water. Otherwise, the sea is frozen. Temperatures on land in Antarctica range from about plus 10 degrees F to minus 126.8 F.
Is Antarctica salt water yes or no?
No.Antarctica is a continent (there is fresh water ice on land and in the salt water sea around Antarctica).
Are there sea lions in Antarctica?
There are sea lions in Antarctica. Both sea lions and seals are able to live in the harsh climate of Antarctica.
Are all animal in Antarctica cold blooded?
If we think about this, it soon becomes evident that the are many warmblooded animals in and around Antarctica eg. Whales, Penguins, Seals, Terns and Sea gulls and other birds.
What is one sea near Antarctica?
The Amundsen Sea is next to Antarctica.
