A long-term study compares data from two North Atlantic Current observation systems, revealing statistical connections and implications for regional temperature patterns. The findings suggest that a 25-year observational record provides a crucial foundation for future models of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC).
SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateOct 12, 2023
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New study uses flume-tank experiments to observe changes in sediment deposits and current velocities, revealing insights into past ocean currents. The findings have huge application potential for understanding climate, pollution transport, and benthic ecology.
SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 6, 2023
Researchers from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science employ a computer-vision deep learning technique to analyze wall-bounded turbulent flows. They successfully identify the sources of extreme events in a data-driven manner, providing new insights into non-linear relationships in fluid dynamics simulations.
SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalPhysical Review Fluids·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 2, 2023
Researchers developed a precise historical reconstruction of the Red Sea circulation using fine-grained regional data. The new analysis reveals new characteristics of current circulation, temperature, salinity, and oceanic behavior, improving decision-making for megadevelopments like those in Saudi Arabia.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalBulletin of the American Meteorological Society·DateOct 2, 2023
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Researchers have discovered a unique adhesin in Candida auris that enables it to stick to surfaces and cause disease. The study found that this adhesin, SCF1, is essential for colonization and virulence, suggesting a potential target for anti-fungal therapy.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalScience·DateSep 28, 2023
A study found that ocean acidification reduced the strength and density of fleshy seaweed tissues, making them more fragile and susceptible to damage. The research suggests that this could have drastic effects on coastal ecosystems, leading to a decrease in seaweed coverage and negatively impacting organisms dependent on these habitats.
SourceCell Press·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 25, 2023
A new LSU-led project will install up to eight high-frequency radar systems along the Louisiana coastline, providing near-real-time monitoring of ocean surface currents. The system will contribute data to NOAA's Integrated Ocean Observing System, enhancing marine forecasts and safety in coastal waters.
A team of geo-scientists identified a melting ice sheet as the trigger for a major climate-change event over 8,000 years ago. The research found that rapid ice-sheet retreat from the Hudson Bay Ice Saddle caused significant changes to ocean currents and global rainfall patterns.
SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalQuaternary Science Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 14, 2023
A recent study published in Ocean and Coastal Management found that the public perception of plans to combat oligotrophication in the Seto Inland Sea is more positive than expected. The survey revealed that respondents were unfamiliar with nutrient supply measures from factories and sewage treatment plants, but presented information si...
SourceRitsumeikan University·JournalOcean & Coastal Management·TypeSurvey·DateSep 13, 2023
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A research study has unveiled a previously unknown mechanism that significantly influenced Earth's climate during the Cretaceous period. The movement of continents during this time caused a slowdown in large ocean currents, disrupting their ability to transport warm water from the equator to the poles.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 11, 2023
A team of scientists has identified a key factor contributing to the stalled trend in Arctic Ocean sea ice loss since 2007. The researchers found that changes in atmospheric circulation patterns, known as the Arctic dipole, drive freshwater from Siberian rivers into the Canadian sector of the Arctic Ocean.
SourceUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks·JournalScience·TypeMeta-analysis·DateSep 1, 2023
A team of international scientists found that coral reefs, marshes, and mangroves could be destroyed within the next 30 years from rising sea levels. Coastal habitats are essential for protecting coastlines, trapping carbon, and supporting millions of coastal residents.
SourceNanyang Technological University·JournalNature·TypeSurvey·DateAug 30, 2023
Researchers at National Korea Maritime and Ocean University developed a close contact identification algorithm that outperforms conventional clustering algorithms. The algorithm enables accurate tracking and physical isolation of individuals in ship environments, contributing to the health and safety of passengers.
SourceNational Korea Maritime and Ocean University·JournalJournal of King Saud University - Computer and Information Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 28, 2023
A 2020 excavation at Auckland's Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant yielded an unprecedented 266 fossil species, including the world's oldest known flax snails and extinct sawshark spine. The discovery provides valuable insights into New Zealand's geological history.
SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalNew Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics·DateAug 27, 2023
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Researchers found that tidal currents from Prydz Bay contribute significantly to basal melting on the Amery Ice Shelf, with a maximal tidal contribution estimated at 69%. This discovery suggests that tides may play a key role in Antarctica's ice shelf melting.
SourceOcean-Land-Atmosphere Research (OLAR)·JournalOcean-Land-Atmosphere Research·TypeObservational study·DateAug 25, 2023
A new study led by Brown University researchers provides unprecedented insights into the forces influencing Arctic sea ice motion. The analysis reveals how local tidal currents affect sea ice movement and highlights the crucial role of the seafloor in causing abrupt changes.
SourceBrown University·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 16, 2023
Researchers found that occasional long-distance dispersal events between North and South Brazil allow red mangrove trees to exchange genetic material, maintaining their unique populations. Mangroves play a vital role in coastal ecology and carbon storage, making conservation efforts crucial.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalMolecular Ecology Resources·DateAug 9, 2023
A new study found that the Pacific Ocean's western boundary current significantly strengthened due to global warming, contributing to intensified equatorial undercurrents and increased sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific. This change has been linked to enhanced El Niño events.
SourceBoston College·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 7, 2023
A subpolar Atlantic plankton species was found in the central Arctic Ocean during the Last Interglacial period, indicating summers were ice-free. This discovery has implications for understanding Arctic climate dynamics without sea ice.
SourceStockholm University·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeLiterature review·DateAug 4, 2023
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A recent study by GEOMAR researchers found that fluctuations in the Labrador Sea can significantly influence the strength of sinking processes east of Greenland. This phenomenon affects the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a crucial climate system that brings warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to Europe.
SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 3, 2023
Two studies by UPV/EHU researchers analyze recent and past oceanographic information off the Basque coast based on microfauna present in sediments. The research found that planktonic foraminifera assemblages are good indicators of ocean currents and water masses reaching the Basque continental shelf today.
SourceUniversity of the Basque Country·JournalContinental Shelf Research·DateJul 28, 2023
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen predict the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) will collapse between 2025 and 2095, with major consequences for Earth's climate. The study contradicts the latest IPCC report and highlights the importance of reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 25, 2023
A recent study found significant changes in ocean color over the past two decades, affecting 56% of the world's oceans. The shift in color indicates changes in marine ecosystems, with tropical regions becoming greener due to human-induced climate change.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateJul 12, 2023
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A study examines over 20,000 newspaper articles from Brazil to understand changes in marine biodiversity over the past 180 years. The research found that high-trophic level species decreased in frequency while low-level organisms increased, reflecting broader trends of overfishing.
SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeLiterature review·DateJul 5, 2023
A recent study analyzed sediment cores from a Philippine lake, revealing a 200-year period of drought in the western Pacific during the Little Ice Age. The researchers attribute this change to zonal gradients in sea surface temperature, which highlights the importance of understanding past climate dynamics for predicting future climate...
SourceGFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Helmholtz Centre·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 3, 2023
Researchers from McGill University found that stronger winds shift the Labrador Current eastward, leading to sudden warmings or drops in oxygen levels. This has dire consequences for marine ecosystems and fisheries, including smaller species like cod and halibut, which struggle to survive in low-oxygen conditions.
SourceMcGill University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 28, 2023
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A pioneering study using deep-sea corals reveals that ocean currents did not fuel the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide over the past 11,000 years. The research suggests that biogeochemical cycles redistributing nutrients and carbon in the ocean and on land may have influenced this rise.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalNature Geoscience·DateJun 26, 2023
Researchers have identified a phenomenon that could help coral reef managers plan and act for the future. Ocean processes during El Niño strengthened the North Equatorial Counter Current, driving cooler plankton-rich waters to Palmyra's coral reefs and enabling them to better manage heat stress.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalScience Advances·DateJun 14, 2023
Researchers have investigated the impact of eddies on the Indonesian Throughflow, a vital current that transports warm waters between the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The study found large flow fluctuations in certain areas, leading to significant changes in seawater temperature and circulation patterns.
SourceTohoku University·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Oceans·DateJun 9, 2023
A new study reveals that diverting streams and rivers for irrigation can significantly extend the time microplastics spend in river catchments. Researchers found a strong link between urbanisation and microplastic concentrations, with microplastic loads increasing downstream of more urbanised areas.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalWater Research·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 5, 2023
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Researchers from FSU analyzed the California Current Ecosystem's carbon sequestration, discovering that sinking particles are the primary process transporting organic carbon to the deep ocean. They also found that ocean currents and zooplankton contribute significantly to this process.
SourceFlorida State University·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 18, 2023
Researchers investigate the impact of oceanic warming on Antarctic ice shelves, highlighting the role of circumpolar deep water in causing melting and calving. The study emphasizes the need for improved understanding and modeling to predict future sea levels and their effects on coastal communities.
SourceOcean-Land-Atmosphere Research (OLAR)·JournalOcean-Land-Atmosphere Research·TypeLiterature review·DateMay 18, 2023
Researchers develop a method to estimate the age of microplastics in the ocean, finding that nearshore microplastics range from 0 to 5 years old while offshore microplastics range from 1 to 3 years old. The study provides insights into how microplastics are generated and spread in the environment.
SourceKyushu University·JournalMarine Pollution Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 14, 2023
Researchers highlight the need for a coherent international framework for decommissioning offshore structures due to limited evidence on their environmental impact. The study emphasizes the critical need for consensus on future approaches as an estimated 1,800 offshore wind turbines will require decommissioning by 2030.
SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalTrends in Ecology & Evolution·TypeLiterature review·DateMay 9, 2023
Researchers used computer modeling to simulate the movement of lightweight plastic particles in the Mediterranean Sea. Their results suggest that these particles can drift up to 175 miles laterally from their point of origin before sinking. This discovery highlights the potential for long-distance interactions between plastic waste and...
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·DateMay 8, 2023
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A community science survey reveals an abundance of floating sea creatures in the North Pacific Garbage Patch, including jellyfish, snails, and crustaceans. The study found a positive correlation between plastic waste and three groups of sea creatures, highlighting the complex relationships within this ecosystem.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeObservational study·DateMay 4, 2023
Researchers discovered that coastal marine invertebrates can survive and reproduce on floating plastic debris in the open ocean. This finding suggests a rapid shift in biogeographical boundaries due to floating plastic pollution.
SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeObservational study·DateApr 17, 2023
A recent study reveals that uneven future warming in the Indian Ocean can cause shifts in monsoon precipitation, with potential impacts on societies and ecosystems. The research identifies key mechanisms driving these changes, including winds and ocean currents.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMar 31, 2023
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Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.
The Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health issues a sweeping new report highlighting the far-reaching health hazards of plastics across their life cycle. The report examines the economic, health, environmental, and social costs associated with plastics from extraction to end states.
SourceBoston College·JournalAnnals of Global Health·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMar 21, 2023
Researchers found giant underwater waves play a crucial role in ocean's ability to store heat and carbon, challenging current climate models. The study highlights the importance of small-scale turbulence in ocean circulation, which can significantly impact global climate projections.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalAGU Advances·DateMar 16, 2023
Climate models used to project climate change are not accurately reflecting the Arctic's future due to limited observations and calibration issues. The rate of warming will be much faster than projected, leading to a faster melt of sea ice.
SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalJournal of Climate·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMar 13, 2023
A new collaborative project led by the University of Liverpool aims to investigate the Gulf Stream's role in transporting nutrients and carbon, and its effect on the ocean's carbon uptake. The four-year programme will use cutting-edge sensors and models to better understand how the Gulf Stream influences climate change.
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A new UCLA-led study explains that tidal heating in Enceladus' rocky core creates currents that transport silica particles to the surface. The research suggests that these flows can pick up materials from the seafloor and bring them to the ice shell, providing evidence for hydrothermal activity at the ocean floor.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateFeb 23, 2023
Researchers at Oregon State University found a relationship between surface gravity waves and infragravity waves that fuel sneaker waves. Longer waves with more energy can run further up the beach, but not all long waves turn into sneaker waves.
SourceOregon State University·JournalNatural Hazards and Earth System Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateJan 31, 2023
A new field campaign will provide crucial details on cloud and precipitation properties in the Southern Ocean. Scientists aim to improve climate models' accuracy with data from this region.
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A new modelling study reveals that most plastic debris on Seychelles beaches originates from distant sources, not the islands themselves. The study provides quantitative estimates of the sources of plastic debris for the Seychelles and other remote islands in the western Indian Ocean.
SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalMarine Pollution Bulletin·DateJan 18, 2023
Researchers found that global wave models can vary in their estimates of extreme wave heights by up to 20 feet, which can lead to underprotected areas during extreme events. The study emphasizes the need for considering multiple models and modern observational data to better assess offshore and coastal risks.
SourceUniversity of Central Florida·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 11, 2023
A study by Brown researchers reveals how climate change can impact the Indian Ocean dipole, leading to extreme weather events like megadroughts in East Africa and flooding in Indonesia. The analysis compares long-term climate data with simulations from an advanced climate model.
SourceBrown University·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 4, 2023
Researchers have found that a weak ocean gyre near the Thwaites Ice Shelf allows more warm water to access its base, causing it to melt. This process is driven by waters from nearby melting ice shelves and can impact the stability of adjacent ice shelves, contributing to global sea-level rise.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateDec 22, 2022
Researchers discovered that cold-water coral reefs optimize their growth in response to ocean currents, capturing organic matter and resources. This self-organization allows them to thrive in deep environments, serving as architects of ecosystems and habitats for diverse species.
SourceInstitut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC)·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 21, 2022
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.
Researchers identified six key determinants of establishment success and proposed a general quantitative framework for post-LDD establishment. The framework aims to provide a theoretical basis for studying colonization after LDD and assessing species invasion risk.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalTrends in Ecology & Evolution·TypeMeta-analysis·DateNov 28, 2022
A new study published in Marine Pollution Bulletin found significantly higher levels of polyethylene, polypropylene, acrylic, and polyamide in the North Atlantic gyre compared to other offshore locations. Inshore areas exhibited a diverse range of polymers, possibly influenced by proximity to various plastic sources.
SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalMarine Pollution Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 22, 2022
Researchers found a previously unknown transport route for carbon-rich particles from the Barents and Kara Seas to the deep sea, absorbing up to 3.6 million metric tons of CO2 annually. This mechanism is essential for creating global carbon dioxide budgets and understanding the ocean's role in the carbon cycle.
SourceAlfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research·JournalNature Geoscience·DateNov 21, 2022
Researchers found a 22,000-year cycle in the Earth-sun distance affecting the Pacific cold tongue, impacting El Niño/La Niña events and North American weather. The study suggests that the changing distance may have long-term historical effects on other weather systems.
SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 9, 2022
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CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.
A Tel Aviv University study reveals that the Israeli shoreline is contaminated with more than two million tons of microplastics, with Tel Aviv and Hadera beaches being the most polluted. The researchers warn that exposure to microplastic waste is unavoidable and poses a risk to human health.
SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalMarine Pollution Bulletin·DateOct 30, 2022
A team of researchers, led by Ling Li from Virginia Tech, has discovered the key strategies behind the strength and toughness of sea urchin exoskeletons. The study reveals that a balance between branch connection nodes and pore size is critical to the material's damage tolerance.
SourceVirginia Tech·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 28, 2022
A low-cost sensor disguised as a sea turtle egg can predict nest hatching time almost to the day. The TurtleSense system monitors nests remotely and detects synchronized developmental movement in real-time, enabling better decision-making for conservationists.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateOct 26, 2022
The Southern Ocean's ecosystem is facing major stressors from climate change, including melting sea ice and ocean acidification. Overfishing of species such as toothfish and krill is predicted to exacerbate environmental impacts on the entire ecosystem.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalScience·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 20, 2022
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Researchers found that subsurface warming in the North Atlantic precedes the release of massive icebergs from Canada and the US, leading to a reduction in surface salinity and AMOC collapse. This finding sheds light on the sequence of events responsible for the collapse of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation system.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 18, 2022
A new study shows that the Galépagos Islands' cool waters are due to a strengthening cold ocean current. The current, which has been getting stronger since the early 1990s, provides a buffer against warming Pacific Ocean waters.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalPLOS Climate·DateOct 13, 2022