Southern Ocean - Natural Resources

Natural Resources

  • Probable large and possible giant oil and gas fields on the continental margin
  • Manganese nodules
  • Possible placer deposits
  • Sand and gravel
  • Fresh water (in the form of icebergs)
  • Fauna:
    • squid
    • whales
    • seals
    • krill
    • various fish
    • 17 species of penguins
    • star fish

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