It is the fourth-largest ocean in the world with 20,327,000 square kilometers or 7,848,000 square miles.

FACT 1

The new deepest point Factorian Deep, of the Southern Ocean was recorded and mapped by the Five Deeps Expedition in February 2019.

FACT 2

It is the youngest ocean that was formed 30 million years ago.

FACT 3

It witnesses extreme climatic conditions as its geographical location is near the South Pole.

FACT 4

Due to its closeness with the South Pole, it has freezing temperatures that lead to the formation of massive icebergs hence becoming the site of massive floating icebergs.

FACT 5

The Southern Ocean has many different channels, gulfs, seas, and strategic passages like the Weddell Sea.

FACT 6

It is a repository of minerals, natural gas, and oil.

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