Southern Ocean

The world now has a fifth ocean - the Southern Ocean

For years, we have known that the world is home to four oceans, Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic oceans. But now, National Geographic, one of the world's most prestigious and well-known mapmakers, has declared the presence of this fifth ocean, the Southern Ocean

Jun 24, 2021, 15:25 PM IST

Southern Ocean - National Geographic officially recognises 'new' ocean, here's all you need to know

The National Geography in a report said that while other oceans are identified by the region they surround, the Southern Ocean is defined by its current.

Jun 09, 2021, 20:56 PM IST

Rare 'headless chicken monster' living underwater captured on film

The elusive underwater creature looks like a bulbous, red creature with head.

Oct 23, 2018, 11:00 AM IST

New Zealand leads protest against Japanese whaling plan

New Zealand is leading a joint diplomatic protest over Japan's decision to resume whaling in the Southern Ocean, Prime Minister John Key said on Monday.

Dec 07, 2015, 19:04 PM IST

Vast Antarctic marine reserves in focus at Australia talks

Antarctica is one of the world's last untouched wildernesses and is critical for scientific research.

Oct 19, 2015, 14:06 PM IST

Antarctic Ocean increases absorption of CO2

 Defying earlier fears, the Antarctic Ocean has been absorbing increasing amounts of carbon dioxide over the past decade, researchers reported Thursday.

Sep 11, 2015, 09:27 AM IST