Antarctic Convergence

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf oceanographic phenomenon
marine boundary
gptkbp:affects distribution of plankton
distribution of fish
distribution of whales
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Antarctic_Polar_Front
gptkbp:characterizedBy change in marine life
change in salinity
sharp change in water temperature
gptkbp:firstDescribed early 20th century
gptkbp:form natural boundary for Antarctic region
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Antarctic Convergence
gptkbp:importantFor marine biodiversity
global ocean circulation
gptkbp:latitude approximately 48°S to 61°S
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Southern_Ocean
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:International_Hydrographic_Organization
gptkbp:separates Antarctic waters
sub-Antarctic waters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Southern_Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7