Blank world Map with Southern Ocean

The Southern Ocean is also called by many names like Antarctic Ocean, South Polar Ocean, and Austral Ocean is located on the southernmost part of the world can be viewed using a printable World Map with Southern Ocean. This Ocean encircles Antarctica and is the second smallest ocean in the world larger than the Arctic Ocean. It is considered the youngest Ocean as it was formed 30 million years ago due to the separation of Africa from Antarctica. With a depth of 7,000 meters, the Sandwich Trench is the deepest point in the Southern Ocean.

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Blank Southern Ocean Map

The Southern Ocean is full of enormous icebergs floating all around Ocean. It becomes extremely dangerous for the sailors to sail across the ocean as there are fair chances of icebergs colliding with their ships. This risk increases during the month of May to October when these icebergs are drifted by strong winds in the Ocean.

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World Map with Southern Ocean

The Southern Ocean is home to many beautiful water animals that include penguins, albatross, fur seals, blue whales, many invertebrate species, fishes, as well as the largest invertebrate giant squid. Not only this every year during spring millions of birds lay their eggs on the shores of Antarctica.

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World Map with Southern Ocean and Continents

The Southern Ocean is covered with ice during the entire winter season that lasts from April to October but this is not considered a hindrance for tourists. Each year the Southern Ocean witness more than 50,000 people exploring its beauty and huge icebergs and glaciers.

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Labeled Southern Ocean Map with Countries

Although the human settlement is not present here the change in earth’s temperature is affecting the Southern Ocean also. A rise in temperature results in the melting of icebergs and glaciers leading to an increase in water volume each year.

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