What would happen if you skinny dipped in Antarctic waters?

This happened way back in 1989 when I was much younger and still 'immortal'. I had overwintered at SANE (the South African Antarctic base), which was then located on the floating ice sheet that surrounds much of Antarctica. read more

Due to the salinity of the water, the temperature of the ocean around Antarctica is actually below what we think of as freezing - about -2C or 28F. Some people do in fact skinny dip each year, but they only stay in for a few seconds. read more

Skinny dipping in Antarctica The shallow water, only during low tide, can be pleasant for skinny dipping. But take care; most of the time one side of your body feels like it is being cooked while the other side is almost freezing from the cold seawater. read more

Thousands of whales make an annual journey along Australia's east-coast from Antarctic waters to the tropics to breed during winter. They are currently passing Sydney as part of their annual northern migration, which begins in mid-May, and will give birth in warmer waters near northern Queensland, Fiji and Tonga before travelling back past Sydney with their calves in October and November. read more