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This was done in 2000 AD, but the International Hydrographic Organization has yet to ratify this decision.
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Which ocean has the most whales?
There is no ocean that has the most whales all year. Because whales migrate, at certain times of the year the Indian ocean or the Southern ocean will have the most whales. The most species of whales are found in the Southern ocean.
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 are the names of all the oceans?
artlantic ocean and Pacific Ocean
Is the Indian ocean bigger than the Southern Ocean?
Yes, the Indian Ocean is larger than the Southern Ocean (aka Antarctic Ocean). The Indian Ocean is 28.4 million square miles whereas the Southern Ocean is only 7.8 million square miles
What oceans meet at the southern tip of south America?
Southern ocean, Pacific ocean, and the Atlantic ocean.
What year did Edwin Southern invented the Southern Blot?
1975
Which ocean has the most whales?
There is no ocean that has the most whales all year. Because whales migrate, at certain times of the year the Indian ocean or the Southern ocean will have the most whales. The most species of whales are found in the Southern ocean.
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.
What is the name of the ocean that surrounds Antarctica?
The Southern Ocean surrounds Antarctica. This ocean is considered to be an extension of the southern parts of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.Another Answer: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.
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 Indian Ocean bigger or smaller than the Southern Ocean?
The Indian Ocean is bigger than the Southern Ocean. The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean in the world at 68,556,000 sq km. Its deepest point is the Java Trench at 7,725 metres. The Southern Ocean is the fourth largest ocean in the world at 20,327,000 sq km. Its deepest point is the South Sandwich Trench at 7,235 metres. The Southern Ocean was previously known as the Antarctic Ocean by some. As of the year 2000, the International Hydrographic Organisation decided that the waters surrounding Antarctica would be known officially as the Southern Ocean.
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?
