The hydrography and dynamics of the general oceanic environment of the Prince Edward Islands

The Southern Ocean is the name given to the oceanic region that surrounds the entire Antarctic continent. It comprises the southern extents of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. The Antarctic continent forms the southern boundary of the Southern Ocean, while the northern border is not physiographically fixed, but is usually considered to coincide with the geographic location of the Subtropical Convergence (STC) (Lutjeharms 1985). The unique geography of the Southern Ocean makes it the only place where ocean currents run completely around the globe.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Oceanography

Year dc:date.issued

2000

Author dc:creator

• Ansorge, Isabelle Jane

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6457

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/6457