ABSTRACT
Key themes and questions covered in this chapter.
the structure and circulation patterns of the Southern Ocean
the nature, development and spatial variability of the sea ice cover
the role of nutrients and sea ice in the growth of phytoplankton
the 'Antarctic Paradox' and biogeochemical cycling in the Southern Ocean
the biogeography of zooplankton
the distribution of Antarctic fish, birds and mammals
ecosystem response to human predation
