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One reason was that the Southern Ocean had long been regarded as a separate ocean and the name change merely formalised it. Another reason was that the waters and currents of the Southern Ocean are distinct and differ greatly from the adjoining waters. There is still some controversy over the Southern Ocean, where the boundary should be and, if it should have been created at all.
As of the year 2000, the International Hydrographic Organisation decided that the waters surrounding Antarctica would be known officially as the Southern Ocean.
The Southern Ocean extends from the coast of Antarctica to the 60 degree South line of Latitude.
What is now the Southern Ocean was previously the southern most portions of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans.
The Southern Ocean incorporates the Amundsen Sea, Bellingshausen Sea, part of the Drake Passage, Ross Sea, a small part of the Scotia Sea, Weddell Sea, and other tributary water bodies.
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What is the name for the Antarctic's ocean?
The official name of the Antarctic Ocean is Southern Ocean.
When did the 5th ocean become an ocean?
The Southern ocean officially "existed" in 2000
Is the Southern Ocean an ocean?
Yes, as of the year 2000, it is listed as one of the official oceans, so there are 5 oceans now.
Is the southern ocean an official ocean?
I believe so becaus for many years only four oceans were officially recognized, and then in the spring of 2000, the International Hydrographic Organization established the Southern Ocean, which includes all water below 60 degrees south, and some of it, is frozen. there is no southern ocean its a load of crap. the pacific, atlantic, and indian ocean take up the space on top of antarctica so therefore there is no southern ocean
What is the closest ocean of Antarctica?
The continent of Antarctica is surrounded by the Southern Ocean.
What are the names of the worlds ocean?
Northern Atlantic Ocean Southern Atlantic Ocean Northern Pacific Ocean Southern Pacific Ocean Indian Ocean Southern Ocean Arctic Ocean
Which is bigger the Atlantic Ocean or the Southern Ocean?
The Southern Ocean is 7.848 million square miles in size. The Southern Ocean is located at the bottom of Earth and surrounds Antarctica.
The Antarctic Ocean is sometimes called?
The ocean surrounding the Antarctic continent is the Southern Ocean.
What oceans does not touch the US?
The Indian Ocean and the Southern Ocean.
Which ocean is mainly in the southern hemisphere?
The Southern Ocean. I am not kidding with you. It is called the Southern Ocean. So simple, wasn't it?
What ocean borders Australia's southern coastline?
The Southern Ocean, also known as the Great Southern Ocean, borders Australia's southern coastline.
What are the four oceans in the southern hemisphere?
The four oceans in the Southern Hemisphere are the Southern Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Indian Ocean.
