Statements (118)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:ocean
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| gptkbp:area |
21,960,000 square kilometers
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| gptkbp:average_temperature |
-2 to 10 degrees Celsius
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| gptkbp:biodiversity |
high biodiversity levels
high species diversity observed |
| gptkbp:borders |
gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Australia gptkb:Indian_Ocean gptkb:South_America gptkb:Antarctica South Atlantic Ocean South Pacific Ocean |
| gptkbp:climate |
polar climate
important for climate models |
| gptkbp:climate_impact |
vulnerable to climate change impacts
influences global climate patterns |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
international research collaborations ongoing
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| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:Indian_Ocean gptkb:Pacific_Ocean |
| gptkbp:conservation |
protected marine areas established
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| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
ongoing conservation efforts
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| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:Ross_Sea
gptkb:Amundsen_Sea gptkb:Bellingshausen_Sea gptkb:Weddell_Sea gptkb:Scotia_Sea |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
significant to indigenous cultures
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| gptkbp:current_use |
gptkb:Antarctic_Circumpolar_Current
complex current systems influences ocean currents globally |
| gptkbp:depth |
average depth of 3,270 meters
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| gptkbp:discovery |
discovered in the early 20th century
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| gptkbp:ecological_role |
critical marine ecosystems present
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| gptkbp:ecosystem |
rich marine ecosystem
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| gptkbp:environmental_concerns |
affected by climate change
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| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
subject to fishing regulations
commercial fishing activities occur |
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
contains important fossil records
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| gptkbp:funding |
receives significant research funding
|
| gptkbp:geography |
surrounds Antarctica
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| gptkbp:geological_features |
contains unique geological features
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| gptkbp:has_area |
21,960,000 km²
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| gptkbp:has_research_center |
home to several research stations
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
explored by early explorers
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Southern Ocean
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| gptkbp:icebergs |
icebergs calve from Antarctic glaciers
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| gptkbp:is_affected_by |
climate change
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| gptkbp:is_essential_for |
gptkb:scientific_research
fishing industry global climate regulation marine biodiversity |
| gptkbp:is_home_to |
gptkb:Antarctic_krill
gptkb:Antarctic_Peninsula gptkb:whales gptkb:Antarctic_Convergence gptkb:marine_mammals gptkb:seals various fish species krill sea turtles seabirds icebergs penguins sea ice deep-sea organisms sub-Antarctic islands cold-water corals various plankton species |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
gptkb:Antarctic_Circumpolar_Current
biodiversity hotspots climate studies extreme weather conditions glacial melt strong winds oceanographic research upwelling zones high waves unique marine species ice shelf dynamics cold water currents rich nutrient waters |
| gptkbp:is_located_in |
Southern Hemisphere
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| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
scientific organizations
subject to environmental monitoring programs |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Antarctic ecosystem
Earth's hydrosphere |
| gptkbp:is_protected_by |
marine protected areas
|
| gptkbp:is_subject_to |
gptkb:international_treaties
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| gptkbp:is_surrounded_by |
Southern continents
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| gptkbp:marine_life |
supports diverse marine life
|
| gptkbp:marine_resources |
rich in marine resources
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| gptkbp:named_after |
designated as a distinct ocean in 2000
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| gptkbp:navigation_system |
challenging navigation conditions
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| gptkbp:ocean_acidification |
impacted by ocean acidification
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| gptkbp:oceanographic_research |
site for oceanographic research
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| gptkbp:political_impact |
has geopolitical significance
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| gptkbp:protected_area |
established marine protected areas
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| gptkbp:research |
important for climate research
important for marine biology focus of biological research studies site for scientific research expeditions |
| gptkbp:sea_ice |
seasonal sea ice coverage
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| gptkbp:sea_level_rise |
monitored for sea level rise effects
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| gptkbp:shipping_options |
shipping routes pass through
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| gptkbp:sodium_content |
average salinity of 34.5 parts per thousand
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
fishing and tourism industries
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| gptkbp:surrounding_body_of_water |
important for oceanographic studies
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| gptkbp:tourism |
growing tourism industry
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| gptkbp:treaty |
governed by international treaties
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| gptkbp:water_source |
marine pollution concerns
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
home to krill
home to various species of penguins home to various species of seals home to whales |
| gptkbp:zone |
contains various climate zones
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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