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An ice covered rock formation is reflected in the waters at Pleneau Island in Antarctica on Nov. 24. ANTARCTICA — The Southern Ocean is one of the most remote places on Earth, but that doesn’t mean it ...

ANTARCTICA (AP) — The Southern Ocean is one of the most remote places on Earth, but that doesn't mean it is tranquil. Tumultuous waves that can swallow vessels ensure that the Antarctic Peninsula has ...