A few days ago
Capt. Kiith-Sa Soban

I need to know ….?

…. who designated the Southern Ocean, when it was designated, and why.

And other information would be great, thanks.

I can’t find ANY of that stuff on Google or Yahoo!.

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A few days ago
William R

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The IHO readdressed the question in a survey in 2000. Of the 68 member nations, 28 responded to and all responding members except Argentina agreed to define a new ocean. The name Southern Ocean was selected with 18 votes, beating the alternative Antarctic Ocean. Half of the votes were cast for ending the ocean at the 60 degrees south line of latitude (with no land interruptions at this latitude), with the other 14 votes cast for other definitions, mostly 50 degrees south, but a few for as far north as 35 degrees south.

The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is an international organization established in 1921 to coordinate the hydrographic activities of the member states. The IHO was the outgrowth of international conferences and congresses held as early as 1889.

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