Q. Which of the following marine protected areas is/are located in the Southern Ocean?

1. Southern shelf of the South Orkney Islands
2. Ross Sea
3. Weddell Sea

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: The only officially designated marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Southern Ocean are the Southern shelf of the South Orkney Islands and the Ross Sea. The Weddell Sea MPA is currently a proposal and is not yet established. These MPAs are designated and regulated by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR).