The term 'Antarctic' refers to the continent located at the southernmost part of the world. It is surrounded by the Antarctic OCEAN, which is a large body of water that circles the continent. The Antarctic is also known for its extreme cold temperatures, as it is located in the POLAR region of the Earth. Mount Erebus is an active volcano located on the continent, and the Ross and Ernest Ice Shelves are two of the largest ice shelves in the world. The SKUA is a species of seabird that is native to the Antarctic.