Abstract:
Southern Ocean and Antarctic oceans, lying between Africa and Antarctica in general and south and sub tropical convergence area in particular is known for rich nutrients and marine diversity including plankton and fishes, which in turn, supports avifauna of both migratory and non migratory nature. Observations made in the above area during XX Indian Antarctic Expedition reveals the presence of 34 species of birds including petreis, albatross, penguin's etc.
