Antarctic continental shelf
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The Antarctic continental shelf is a geological feature that underlies the Southern Ocean, surrounding the continent of Antarctica. The shelf is generally narrow and unusually deep, its edge lying at depths of 400 to 800 meters (the global mean is 133 meters). It is home to a thriving ecosystem of penguins and cold-water fish.
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