Ocean Ecosystem
The Southern Ocean is a highly productive ecosystem that supports large populations of whales, seals, birds and fish and plankton. It is also one of the largest marine ecosystems on earth, covering approximately 36 million km, bounded by the Antarctic Convergence to the north (Bathmann et al 2000).
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Summary: | The Southern Ocean is a highly productive ecosystem that supports large populations of whales, seals, birds and fish and plankton. It is also one of the largest marine ecosystems on earth, covering approximately 36 million km, bounded by the Antarctic Convergence to the north (Bathmann et al 2000). |
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