The Antarctic Ocean

Abstract

The Antarctic Ocean, or the Southern Ocean as it has long been known, has long been the subject of international and interdisciplinary research. Started historically by sailors and scientists in the day of Cook, a tradition has grown up of close team-work, involving many different scientists, in order to gain knowledge of one of the most interesting yet still largely unknown areas of our planet. Today satellite picture contribute to oceanographic meteorological, glaciological and biological investigations. In the present review, the main emphasis is on currents and water circulation, investigations of krill, and their interdisciplinary relationships. In spite of the difficulties, the author pleads for greatly increased research in his two main topics as successful but scientifically controlled industrial exploitation of krill could provide a significant addition to world food supplies.

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