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= Subantarctic Mode Water
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Subantarctic Mode Water (SAMW) is a specific type of water mass found in the Southern Ocean, particularly in the region south of the subtropical front, around the Subantarctic islands and fronts. It is characterized by its temperature and salinity properties, which make it distinct from surrounding water masses.