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Scientists identify the predictability limit of oceanic mesoscale eddy tracks in the South China Sea

Researchers studied mesoscale eddy observations to estimate theoretical predictability limits of eddy trajectories. Long-lived eddies have higher predictability limits, while short-lived ones are less predictable. The study also introduced a complexity index to elucidate OME track complexity.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateJul 30, 2024

Scientists untangle interactions between the Earth’s early life forms and the environment over 500 million years

Researchers explored ancient interactions between life and the environment during the Phanerozoic Eon, a period of significant habitability improvements. They found that ocean algae played a crucial role in reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and increasing oxygen levels, allowing for the evolution of more complex life forms.

SourceSyracuse University·JournalNational Science Review·DateJul 29, 2024

The Gulf Stream is wind-powered and could weaken from climate change

A new study led by UCL researchers found that the Gulf Stream was stronger during the last ice age due to more powerful winds across the subtropical North Atlantic. If climate change causes a reduction in these winds, the Gulf Stream could weaken, potentially cooling Europe and causing higher sea levels in North America.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateJul 10, 2024
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Groundbreaking study reveals oceanic seabirds chase tropical cyclones

Researchers discovered that Desertas Petrels follow hurricanes to take advantage of enhanced foraging conditions, where prey accumulates closer to the surface. The birds reduce their flight time and avoid injury by using the storm's wakes as a wind tunnel, providing them with an easy meal.

SourceWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeObservational study·DateJul 9, 2024

Underwater mountains have a big impact on ocean circulation

Researchers at University of Cambridge discovered that underwater turbulence around seamounts significantly influences ocean mixing, contributing to a third of global ocean mixing. This finding has implications for climate models used in policymaking, potentially improving forecasts of the ocean's response to global warming.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 26, 2024

Titan’s lakes may be shaped by waves

Researchers used simulations to model the erosion of Titan's shorelines, finding that waves are the most likely explanation for the moon's lakes and seas. The team found that wave activity could have shaped the coastlines of lakes and seas on Titan.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateJun 19, 2024

Using oceanography to understand fronts and cyclones on Jupiter

Researchers analyzed NASA satellite images of Jupiter's cyclones and found that storms are fueled by processes similar to those on Earth. Fronts in the space between cyclones also contribute to energy transport, sustaining giant storms.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature Physics·TypeObservational study·DateJun 6, 2024
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How sharks survived a major spike in Earth’s temperature

Researchers found that sharks adapted by elongating their pectoral fins in response to warmer ocean temperatures, making movements more efficient. This evolution allowed them to thrive in the open ocean despite extreme heat.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalCurrent Biology·DateJun 3, 2024

Local bright spot among melting glaciers: 2000 km of Antarctic ice-covered coastline has been stable for 85 years

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have tracked the evolution of glaciers in East Antarctica using hundreds of old aerial photographs dating back to 1937. The study reveals that the ice has remained stable and grown slightly over almost a century, partly due to increasing snowfall.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 30, 2024
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Texas A&M-led team creates first global map of seafloor biodiversity activity

A Texas A&M-led team has created the first global map of seafloor biodiversity activity, uncovering key environmental factors that drive burrowing animals' activities and ecosystem health. The research highlights the critical role these animals play in regulating carbon, nutrient, and biogeochemical cycles.

SourceTexas A&M University·JournalCurrent Biology·DateMay 28, 2024

After hundreds of years, study confirms Bermuda now home to cownose rays

Researchers confirm Atlantic cownose ray (Rhinoptera bonasus) has made a novel migration to Bermuda, using citizen science and morphological/data analysis. The species likely resides in Bermuda for extended periods due to the islands' mild sea temperatures.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalFrontiers in Fish Science·TypeObservational study·DateMay 20, 2024

New 3D models reveal how warming climate affects underwater ocean tides

Researchers at the University of Bonn improved 3D ocean circulation models using supercomputing resources to analyze ocean tide changes and their impact on coastal regions. The study found that a warming ocean surface enhances baroclinic tides, leading to significant energy transfer.

SourceGauss Centre for Supercomputing·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 20, 2024
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Subduction zone splay faults compound hazards of great earthquakes

Research in the Alaskan-Aleutian subduction zone found evidence of splay fault uplift generating additional tsunami activity in half of last eight earthquakes. Splay faults can create local tsunamis reaching shores in under 30 minutes, exacerbating coastal destruction.

SourceVirginia Tech·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Solid Earth·DateMay 20, 2024

Deep-sea sponge's “zero-energy” flow control could inspire new energy efficient designs, according to research co-led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering

A study led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering and University of Rome Tor Vergata reveals the Venus flower basket sponge's ability to filter feed using only faint ambient currents, no pumping required. This discovery could help design more efficient chemical reactors, air purification systems, and hydraulic systems.

SourceNYU Tandon School of Engineering·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 17, 2024

Bleaching of coral reefs shows severe ocean circulation changes

The study reveals that coral reefs are suffering from widespread bleaching and deaths, with the highest temperatures recorded in 175 countries. The researchers found that heat transport from the tropics to the polar regions has accelerated, causing sea surface temperature increases and exacerbating global warming feedbacks.

SourceOxford University Press USA·JournalOxford Open Climate Change·TypeObservational study·DateMay 9, 2024

Weaker ocean currents lead to decline in nutrients for North Atlantic ocean life during prehistoric climate change, research shows

Researchers found that weaker ocean currents during the Younger Dryas period led to a decline in nutrient availability, resulting in decreased biological productivity in the North Atlantic. This study supports predictions about the impact of climate change on ocean circulation and life.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalScience·TypeSurvey·DateMay 9, 2024
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Human activity is causing toxic thallium to enter the Baltic sea, according to new study

A new study by scientists affiliated with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution found that human activities account for a substantial amount of toxic thallium in the Baltic Sea. The research suggests that the amount of thallium could increase due to further anthropogenic or natural activities, posing a concern for marine life.

SourceWoods Hole Oceanographic Institution·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·TypeObservational study·DateMay 2, 2024

Mystery behind huge opening in Antarctic sea ice solved

Researchers discovered the missing piece of the puzzle behind a rare polynya in Antarctica's Maud Rise, which formed in 2016-2017. The team found that complex interactions between wind, ocean currents, and geography led to the polynya's persistence.

SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 1, 2024

Feedback loop that is melting ice shelves in West Antarctica revealed

Researchers have uncovered a feedback loop that may be accelerating the melting of ice shelves in West Antarctica, contributing to global sea level rise. The study suggests that as ice shelves melt, they produce more freshwater, which strengthens an underwater current carrying warm water towards the ice shelf.

SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalScience Advances·DateApr 22, 2024
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Warming of Antarctic deep-sea waters contribute to sea level rise in North Atlantic, study finds

A new study found that human-induced environmental changes around Antarctica are contributing to sea level rise in the North Atlantic. The research team analyzed two decades of oceanographic data and found a 12% weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation deep water limb.

SourceUniversity of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 19, 2024

Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves

A new study reveals that meandering ocean currents and the ocean floor induce upwelling velocity, transporting warm water to shallower depths, contributing to rapid melting of Antarctic ice shelves. This process poses a significant threat to coastal communities worldwide due to rising global sea levels.

SourceHokkaido University·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateApr 11, 2024
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Tiny plastic particles are found everywhere

New study reveals high concentrations of small microplastics in surface water samples from the Southern Weddell Sea off Antarctica, surpassing previous studies. The research suggests ocean currents play a crucial role in pollution and highlights the need for further investigation into their impact.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalScience of The Total Environment·DateApr 9, 2024

Newly uncovered history of a key ocean current carries a warning on climate

A new study reveals the Antarctic Circumpolar Current's speedup is linked to Earth's temperature, slowing down during cold times and speeding up in warm ones. This suggests that today's speedup will continue as human-induced warming proceeds, potentially leading to ice loss and sea-level rise.

SourceColumbia Climate School·JournalNature·TypeImaging analysis·DateMar 27, 2024

Evolution of the most powerful ocean current on Earth

The Antarctic Circumpolar Current's flow speed has fluctuated significantly over the past 5.3 million years, with slower speeds during glacial periods and faster speeds during interglacials. This study provides valuable insights into the current's response to climate fluctuations and its impact on Antarctica's ice sheets.

SourceAlfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateMar 27, 2024
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Enormous ice loss from Greenland glacier

The 79° N-Glacier in Greenland has lost over 160 meters of thickness since 1998, with melt rates reaching 130 meters per year. The glacier's instability is attributed to warm ocean currents and atmospheric warming, threatening sea level rise.

SourceAlfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research·JournalThe Cryosphere·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 22, 2024

Marine heat waves disrupt the ocean food web in the northeast Pacific Ocean

A new study reveals that marine heat waves disrupt the ocean food web in the northeast Pacific Ocean, shifting energy and impacting predators and prey. Gelatinous zooplankton thrive during heat waves, drawing energy out of the ecosystem and potentially affecting fish and marine mammals.

SourceOregon State University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 13, 2024
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A coral superhighway in the Indian Ocean

Researchers at Oxford University have discovered a network of ocean currents that scatter coral larvae between remote islands in the Seychelles. This 'coral superhighway' suggests that centrally located reefs may play a crucial role in linking distant islands, supporting regional reef resilience.

SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalScientific Reports·DateMar 12, 2024

Understanding wind and water at the equator key to more accurate future climate projections

A new study from North Carolina State University and Duke University found that wind plays a critical role in ocean currents in the equatorial Pacific. The research suggests that better simulating these processes is essential for creating more accurate models of global warming, which can help policymakers make informed decisions.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 6, 2024

UMaine researchers use GPS-tracked icebergs in novel study to improve climate models

A study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans has provided new insights into ocean circulation patterns around glaciers, which can enhance the accuracy of climate models. The research used GPS-tracked icebergs to track hourly changes in their position as they passed through Greenland's Ilulissat Icefjord.

SourceUniversity of Maine·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Oceans·DateMar 1, 2024
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Emergency atmospheric geoengineering wouldn’t save the oceans

A new study finds that emergency atmospheric geoengineering would not be able to reverse changes to ocean currents, even with stratospheric aerosol injection. Gradual injections can maintain current temperatures and circulation patterns, but abrupt injections fail to restore critical ocean circulation patterns.

SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateFeb 29, 2024

Ice shell thickness reveals water temperature on ocean worlds

Researchers at Cornell University have devised a novel way to determine ocean temperatures of distant worlds based on the thickness of their ice shells. This technique can be used to enhance NASA's mission findings about Europa and Enceladus, two Jovian and Saturnian moons that could potentially support life.

SourceCornell University·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Planets·DateFeb 29, 2024

Warm Atlantic water is melting Greenland’s largest floating ice tongue

A team from the Alfred Wegener Institute found that warm Atlantic water is melting Greenland's 79° North Glacier, causing it to grow thinner. The study used a high-resolution ocean model to simulate the circulation below the ice tongue, revealing that higher ocean temperatures in the Atlantic are chiefly determining the melting rates.

SourceAlfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 20, 2024

When the global climate has the hiccups

Scientists have found evidence of Dansgaard-Oeschger events during the penultimate glacial period, revealing a different frequency and interval between temperature peaks. The findings suggest that not all glacial periods are the same and provide insights into ocean circulation patterns and climate change mechanisms.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalNature Communications·TypeCase study·DateFeb 12, 2024
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Unprecedented ocean heating shows risks of a world 3°C warmer

New research examines the causes of record-breaking ocean temperatures in 2023 and highlights the need to understand driving forces behind ocean warming. The study suggests that Earth's energy imbalance is a key driver of extreme ocean temperatures, with the Atlantic Ocean warming faster than other ocean basins.

SourceUniversity of Reading·JournalBulletin of the American Meteorological Society·TypeObservational study·DateJan 31, 2024

As sea otters recolonize California estuary, they restore its degraded geology

A study reveals that sea otter reintroduction has slowed creekbank erosion by up to 90% and restored marsh stability despite rising sea levels and pollution. The researchers suggest that this phenomenon can have far-reaching benefits for ecosystems worldwide, overturning the traditional bottom-up paradigm of coastal geomorphology.

SourceDuke University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 31, 2024

How waves and mixing drive coastal upwelling systems

Researchers found that coastal trapped waves and tidal mixing control primary production in the tropical Angolan upwelling system. Productivity peaks occur seasonally, with strong fluctuations during austral winter.

SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·JournalScience Advances·TypeSurvey·DateJan 26, 2024
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Global warming has a bigger effect on compact, fast-moving typhoons

Researchers found that compact, faster-moving storms are more susceptible to global warming's effects, while larger, slower-moving typhoons are more resilient. This discovery could lead to improved methods for projecting typhoon strength under warming conditions.

SourceNagoya University·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateJan 24, 2024

Researchers pump brakes on ‘blue acceleration’ harming oceans

A new study suggests that a cross-sectoral approach to marine protection can meet conservation targets at lower costs for all stakeholders involved. The approach minimizes the opportunity cost to each stakeholder simultaneously, resulting in more affordable protection of high seas biodiversity.

SourceUniversity of Queensland·JournalOne Earth·DateJan 17, 2024
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North America’s first people may have arrived by sea ice highway

Researchers propose that early Americans used a 'sea ice highway' to migrate into North America along the Pacific coastline, traveling on winter sea ice between 24,500-22,000 years ago and 16,400-14,800 years ago. This theory provides a new framework for understanding human migration without a land bridge or easy ocean travel.

SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·DateDec 15, 2023

Coral reefs in peril from record-breaking ocean heat

A recent study by University of Queensland scientist Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg warns that record-breaking marine heatwaves will cause catastrophic mass coral bleaching worldwide. The research suggests that current marine heatwaves will likely lead to a global mass coral bleaching event over the next 12-24 months.

SourceUniversity of Queensland·JournalScience·TypeMeta-analysis·DateDec 8, 2023

Adapting to hypoxia: Zooplankton influence the efficiency of the biological carbon pump in the Humboldt Current off Peru

A new study reveals that zooplankton species in the Humboldt Current off Peru can attenuate the export of carbon to the deep sea by consuming sinking particles. This challenge the previously prevailing assumption of a uniformly efficient biological carbon pump in oxygen minimum zones.

SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateDec 8, 2023

Study reveals how shipwrecks are providing a refuge for marine life

A new study reveals that shipwrecks are providing a sanctuary for fish, corals, and other marine species in areas open to destructive bottom towed fishing. Marine life density is significantly higher within wreck sites than in control areas.

SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalMarine Ecology·TypeObservational study·DateNov 23, 2023
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Clearing mangroves makes ‘muddification’ worse

A new study found that removing mangroves in New Zealand's estuaries actually increases mud build-up, as these coastal trees and shrubs trap sediment efficiently. This highlights the need for sustainable land use upstream to address the root cause of the issue, rather than focusing solely on mangrove removal.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 15, 2023
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How salt from the Caribbean affects our climate

Researchers found a cooling of about 1°C in the southern Caribbean during the Little Ice Age, coinciding with droughts and lower rainfall in the Yucatan Peninsula. The study suggests that salt movement from the Caribbean to high northern latitudes plays a crucial role in regulating global climate.

SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·JournalScience Advances·DateNov 3, 2023

How a climate model can illustrate and explain ice-age climate variability

Researchers used a well-tested climate model to depict changes in natural climate variability during the last peak glacial period. The study found that internal mechanisms, such as variations in salinity and temperature, drove the multi-centennial climate variability, resulting in fluctuations in sea ice extent and Greenland temperatures.

SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·JournalScience Advances·DateNov 2, 2023

North China Electric Power University’s innovative solutions for Fukushima radioactive water crisis

Chinese researchers are exploring advanced porous nanomaterials and technologies to reduce radionuclide discharge into the environment. These materials possess high specific surface area, abundant pore structures, exceptional stability, and design flexibility, making them promising candidates for radionuclide removal.

SourceCactus Communications·JournalEco-Environment & Health·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateOct 24, 2023
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