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The Antarctica Ocean runs around Earth in one direction. The Antarctica Ocean flows in the eastern direction. The current which is more popularly known as West Wind Drift moves the ocean from the direction of west to the direction of east all around Antarctica. This current mixes the ends of the Pacific, the Southern ends of the Atlantic, and the Indian Ocean. A very unique oceanic area is created due to this geography. This area is defined by some as the Southern Ocean.
The Antarctica Ocean or the Southern Ocean comprises the southern most waters of the World of Ocean which has the latitudinal measurement of 60 degrees south. The Antarctica Ocean is the fourth largest among the five main oceans .This has been accepted by the decision of International Hydrographic Organization in the year 2000.
The Antarctica Ocean defined in terms of oceanography as an ocean which is connected to the Antarctic Circumpolar Current circulating all around Antarctica. This ocean includes the Bellingshausen Sea, Amundsen Sea, Ross Sea, the Drake Passage, the Weddell Sea and a very small portion of the Scotia Sea.
The Antarctica Ocean is different when compared to the Arctic Ocean located at the opposite end of earth. The Antarctica Ocean surrounds the Antarctic land masses. The weather in Antarctica Ocean is mainly dominated by the frigid land being in the centre. In the Antarctic continent the sea ice forms the margin.
During winter season the Antarctica Ocean freezes outward in the Pacific sector to 65 degrees south latitude and in the Atlantic Sector it freezes 55 degrees in south latitude.
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