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#Southern Ocean Development Meta

#Southern ocean | Encircles Antarctica | Waters south of 60° S latitude | Covers ca. 21.96 million square kilometers | The fourth largest ocean basin | Antarctic Circumpolar Current (AAC) flows through it | ACC significantly influences global ocean circulation by connecting Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans | Average depth of approximately 3,270 meters (10,728 feet) | Maximum depth of 7,434 meters (24,390 feet) at Factorian Deep

#Southern Ocean internet cable project | Aims to connect Antarctic via subsea fiber optic cable | National Science Foundation (NSF) feasibility study | Proposed routes from New Zealand to McMurdo Station | Satellite links often affected by weather conditions and aging technology | Considering environmental impacts and seismic risks | Proposed routes designed to minimize risks

#Oxygen Availability

#Uninterrupted Ocean Current

#Sea Ice Coverage

#Oceanic Fronts

#Circumpolar Currents

#Heat From Atmosphere

#Carbon From Atmosphere

#Nutrients

#Sea Ice Extent

#Seasonallity

#Wind

#Surface Current

#Sealing

#Whaling

#Fishing

#Tourism

#Antarctic Station

#Antarctic Treaty

#Weddel Gyre

#Ross Gyre

#Ross Sea

#Biological System

#Physical Processes

#Strong Winds

#Ice Retreat

#Ice Formation

#Antarctic Plankton

#Phyto Plankton

#Zoo Plankton

#Weddel Sea Marine Protected Area

#Antarctica Eco System

#3D Circulation

#Digital Twin of Southern Ocean

#1550nm LiDAR | Advantages: safety, range, and performance in various environmental conditions | Enhanced Eye Safety: absorbed more efficiently by cornea and lens of eye, preventing light from reaching sensitive retina | Longer Detection Range | Improved Performance in Adverse Weather Conditions such as as fog, rain, or dust | Reduced Interference from Sunlight and Other Light Sources | More expensive due to complexity and lower production volumes of their components

#Cryosphere

#Warming Monitoring

#ROS 2 | The second version of the Robot Operating System | Communication, compatibility with other operating systems | Authentication and encryption mechanisms | Works natively on Linux, Windows, and macOS | Fast RTPS based on DDS (Data Distribution Service) | Programming languages: C++, Python, Rust

#Dexterous robot | Manipulate objects with precision, adaptability, and efficiency | Dexterity involves fine motor control, coordination, ability to handle a wide range of tasks, often in unstructured environments | Key aspects of robot dexterity include grip, manipulation, tactile sensitivity, agility, and coordination | Robot dexterity is crucial in: manufacturing, healthcare, logistics | Dexterity enables automation in tasks that traditionally require human-like precision

#Agentic AI | Artificial intelligence systems with a degree of autonomy, enabling them to make decisions, take actions, and learn from experiences to achieve specific goals, often with minimal human intervention | Agentic AI systems are designed to operate independently, unlike traditional AI models that rely on predefined instructions or prompts | Reinforcement learning (RL) | Deep neural network (DNN) | Multi-agent system (MAS) | Goal-setting algorithm | Adaptive learning algorithm | Agentic agents focus on autonomy and real-time decision-making in complex scenarios | Ability to determine intent and outcome of processes | Planning and adapting to changes | Ability to self-refine and update instructions without outside intervention | Full autonomy requires creativity and ability to anticipate changing needs before they occur proactively | Agentic AI benefits Industry 4.0 facilities monitoring machinery in real time, predicting failures, scheduling maintenance, reducing downtime, and optimizing asset availability, enabling continuous process optimization, minimizing waste, and enhancing operational efficiency

#Recognition of the rights of Antarctica | Antarctica, including the Southern Ocean south of the Antarctic Convergence, consists of a unique environment and dependent and associated ecosystems that play indispensable roles in maintaining conditions conducive to the flourishing of life on Earth, including climate stability | ACK: Antarctica Treaty system & 1991 Protocol on Environmental Protection to Antarctic Treaty & Commission for Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) & their recognition & protection of Antarctic environment &dependent & associated ecosystems, intrinsic value of Antarctica, its wilderness & aestheticvalues & dedication of Antarctica to peace &science | ACK: existence of global initiatives which aim to to recognise Antarctica & Southern Ocean & many Antarctic biota, to exist, to be wild, and to continue their regenerative cycles and processes free of human disruption or control, in order to enable them to fulfil their roles within larger Earth community | REC: international community addressing Antarctic governance through Antarctic Treaty System & work & recommendations of IUCN Task Force on Antarctica & Southern Ocean & 2025 IUCN Strategy, Policy & Programme on Antarctica & Southern Ocean | NB: current & projected deterioration of Antarctic environment & dependent & associated ecosystems due to activities within & outside area regulated byAntarctic Treaty System (ATS), inc activities contributing to degradation of ecosystems, such as climate change, plastic pollution, Illegal, Unreported & Unregulated (IUU) fishing | RECALL: IUCN long-standing commitment to protecting Antarctic ecosystems, species and unique wilderness values | ASKS Director General, IUCN Antarctic & Southern Ocean Task Force, IUCN Commissions & IUCN Members to thoroughly evaluate concept of fundamental rights of Antarctica and corresponding duties of humans | RECOMMENDS Director General, in collaboration with WCEL, IUCN Antarctic and Southern Ocean Task Force, IUCN Commissions & IUCN Members, submit report to IUCN Members on evaluation progress by IUCN, IUCN Members & partner stakeholders to implement this Resolution | ENCOURAGES IUCN Members to advance cooperation under Antarctic Treaty System to protect intrinsic value of Antarctica & its dependent & associated ecosystems