Weddell Sea

It’s as easy as A, B, Sea: W for Weddell Sea

February 27, 2011 by Beach Chair Scientist Leave a Comment

Weddell Sea is the southern most part of the Atlantic Ocean and is usually ice filled. It was discovered by James Weddell in 1823.

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