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Ross Sea

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Ross Sea
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“The Ross Sea is a deep bay of the Southern Ocean in Antarctica, between Victoria Land and Marie Byrd Land and within the Ross Embayment, and is the southernmost sea on Earth. It derives its name from the British explorer James Clark Ross who visited this area in 1841. To the west of the sea lies…”
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 15

The Most Remote Places on Earth You Can Actually Visit

For those who crave distance, silence, and landscapes that feel almost lunar, these far-flung corners of the world are as remote as it gets.

Expedition cruises offer landings near McMurdo Station.

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  • Ross SeaSightExpedition cruises offer landings near McMurdo Station.
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