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South Atlantic Ocean

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noun

  1. the part of the Atlantic Ocean extending S from the Equator to the Antarctic continent.


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The MV Hondius's voyage began on April 1 in Ushuaia, Argentina, taking in some remote islands in the South Atlantic Ocean before steaming north to Cape Verde.

From Barron's May 18, 2026

But Oceanwide is grappling with the fallout from a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a recent voyage that included stops to remote islands in the South Atlantic Ocean.

From The Wall Street Journal May 17, 2026

It was recorded March 9 near the South Sandwich Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean at a depth of nearly 2,000 feet, according to a news release from the nonprofit.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2025

With a population of about 3,600 people, the Falkland Islands is an archipelago located in the South Atlantic Ocean.

From BBC Apr. 4, 2025

Then, away we went scudding across the South Atlantic Ocean for the equator.

From Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate" by T. Jenkins (Thornton Jenkins) Hains

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