Southern ocean

The National Geographic Society - which has been releasing maps of the world since 1915 - announced their acknowledgement of the Southern Ocean yesterday on World Ocean Day .

ocean waves curling over in the sea

What should you not miss on a trip along the Great Ocean Road near Melbourne? #uncoverdownunder

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NOTES: Global warming is causing natural habitats to slowly dissolve, such as glaciers melting and the sea level to increase. Also, Carbon dioxide is increasing by 35% in our atmosphere causing the earth to naturally warm itself.

During Australia cruises, urbanites can check out the cosmopolitan cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Prefer exploring the outdoors? Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef off the Whitsunday Islands.

A small group of Kiwi scientists is attempting to construct the ultimate crystal ball—a mathematical model of the Earth’s natural systems so intricate that it can predict the behaviour of our atmosphere, land and seas, human industry and biological production, far into the future. Behold, the New Zealand Earth System Model—the most nuanced and complex description of our region’s functions ever devised.

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Check out the stunning white sand and crystal-clear waters - how is this place even real?! Prepare to be awed by Elephant Rocks, where massive granite boulders meet the sparkling turquoise waters of the Southern Ocean. Here's all you need to know about this breathtaking destination in Denmark, Western Australia. From how to get to the Elephant Rocks lookout, how to get to Elephant Cove, how to see stingrays & where to take the best drone photos! Don't miss this place on your Aus road trip!