Things you didn’t know about the Southern Hemisphere
The Southern Hemisphere is a world of its own, filled with breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife, and natural phenomena ...
Earth's most powerful ocean current is slowing and the impact could be huge – here’s why
The world’s oceans are changing in ways we can't ignore. New research suggests that Antarctic ice melt is slowing the ...
BBC14 天
The world's strongest ocean current should be getting faster – instead, it is at risk of ...
Establishing long-term studies in the Southern Ocean will be crucial for monitoring these changes accurately. With proactive and coordinated international actions, we have a chance to address and ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN7 天
Tiny Antarctic Krill Benefit the Planet in Big Ways, but Face a Barrage of Threats
The bountiful creatures sequester carbon and are a vital food source for marine predators, but their future is uncertain ...
The Daily Galaxy on MSN3 天
Earth’s Strongest Ocean Current Is Failing—And the Consequences Could Be Catastrophic
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), the strongest ocean current on Earth, is rapidly weakening due to the accelerating ...
Nature20 天
Iconic ocean-current system is safe from climate collapse ― for now
Key to the stability, Baker and his team suggest, are powerful winds in the Southern Ocean that help to drive deep water in the region towards the surface. This “upwelling” has a crucial role ...
Record Sea Levels in 2024 Reveal a Shocking Surge in Ocean Expansion
Sea levels surged in 2024, rising faster than expected due to warming oceans. Unlike previous years, where melting ice ...
Melting Antarctic ice will slow the world’s strongest ocean current – and the global ...
Part of the system that pumps water, heat and nutrients around the globe is at risk. Climate change could slow the Antarctic ...