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Southern Ocean Dive deep into the depths of the ocean.
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The secrets of Antarctic deep-sea life
Scientists searching for new species of sea life in the Southern Ocean.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz; Thumbnail NOAA NMFS SWFSC Antarctic Marine Living Resources (AMLR) Program

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Southern Ocean
The Southern Ocean is a body of salt water covering the portions of the world ocean...
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sea ice extent
The extent of sea ice expands and contracts with the seasons, reaching a maximum...
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Dive deep into the depths of the ocean.
Discover how deep the ocean is in our interactive.
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