A study by GIST researchers found that Arctic warming is correlated with severe winters in East Asia and North America. The 'Warm Arctic-Cold Continent' phenomenon will persist but become more difficult to predict under warmer climates.
SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·Journalnpj Climate and Atmospheric Science·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 5, 2023
A recent study found that ocean warming triggers dinoRNAV infections in coral colonies, intensified in unhealthy colonies. This is the first empirical evidence of reef-wide dynamics of viruses infecting coral symbionts during heat waves.
SourceRice University·JournalISME Communications·TypeObservational study·DateApr 3, 2023
Recent climate change has led to an expansion of marine predator ranges into Arctic waters, resulting in increased species richness and altered community compositions. The study found that apex predators such as whales and sharks have migrated northwards, while mesopredators like fish and crabs showed more limited range shifts.
SourceHokkaido University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 3, 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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A new study finds that ocean warming can impact the growth, metabolic rate, and gene activity of newly hatched clownfish larvae. The researchers found that warmer temperatures led to faster growth rates, higher metabolic rates, and changes in gene expression.
SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalScience of The Total Environment·DateMar 20, 2023
A comprehensive global assessment of oxygen loss on coral reefs reveals widespread hypoxia, with over 84% of reefs experiencing 'weak to moderate' hypoxia. The study predicts that ocean warming and deoxygenation will increase the duration, intensity, and severity of hypoxia by 2100.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNature Climate Change·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 16, 2023
Satellite observations reveal Antarctic sea ice extent has dropped to a record low of 1.788 million square kilometers, marking a reversal from long-term increasing trend to a decreasing one. This occurrence raises questions about the cause and implications of this change, particularly in light of human-caused global warming.
SourceOcean-Land-Atmosphere Research (OLAR)·JournalOcean-Land-Atmosphere Research·TypeNews article·DateMar 5, 2023
Research suggests that rapid ocean warming could force plankton to move away from the tropics, negatively affecting marine food chains. The study used microfossils to track the history of zooplankton and found that tropical plankton populations lived in waters more than 2,000 miles from their current location 8 million years ago.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalNature·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 15, 2023
Researchers applied machine learning tools to study how climate impacts connectivity and biodiversity in the Pacific Ocean's Coral Triangle. They found that climate dynamics have contributed to biodiversity due to variability introduced by El Niño and La Niña events.
SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 9, 2023
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A new study reveals that fishes in the deep ocean are likely to decrease in size with climate warming, which could have significant ecological effects. Researchers analyzed ancient fish otoliths to track changes in body size over glacial and interglacial periods.
SourceInstitut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC)·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 12, 2023
Researchers have found that corals in the northern Red Sea have not experienced mass bleaching despite high heat stress due to their acquired temperature tolerance around 7,000 years ago. The region's reefs are expected to be among the last standing by the end of the century under projected warming scenarios.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalFrontiers in Marine Science·DateDec 11, 2022
Scientists analyze past El Niño events to better understand climate patterns over the past 12,000 years. They found that Eastern Pacific events have increased in frequency, while Central Pacific and Coastal events have decreased, resulting in changes in hydroclimate in the tropical Pacific.
SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 8, 2022
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Researchers found that using coupled atmosphere-ocean-sea ice circulation models with observation-based datasets, they can predict Antarctic sea ice variability over decadal time scales. The initialization of subsurface ocean temperature and salinity fields significantly improves prediction skills, especially in the west Antarctic region.
SourceCMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change·JournalNature·DateDec 5, 2022
A new study reveals that global warming and ocean acidification are threatening marine organisms with calcium carbonate skeletons, such as corals and sea urchins. The researchers found a clear pattern showing that species with high levels of magnesium in their skeletons become more common with warmer seawater temperatures.
SourceInstitut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC)·JournalEcography·TypeMeta-analysis·DateNov 28, 2022
Researchers from the California Academy of Sciences developed a new modeling approach to understand how extinct species like the Steller's sea cow impact ecosystems. The study found that including the
SourceCalifornia Academy of Sciences·JournalFrontiers in Ecology and Evolution·DateNov 28, 2022
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A study found that ocean warming and acidification decrease the nutritional quality of coccolithophores, a crucial food source for zooplankton species. The study's experiment showed an increase in lipid availability under ocean warming but reduced nutritional content under acidification.
SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalLimnology and Oceanography·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 24, 2022
New research from the University of Rochester and others finds that ocean methane hydrate reservoirs in mid-latitude regions will not be released to the atmosphere under warming conditions. This means that ancient methane is being stored safely on the seafloor, reducing concerns about climate change.
SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalNature Geoscience·DateOct 19, 2022
A new study reveals that vertical migrators, including krill and jumbo squid, are unlikely to leave their native tropical zones due to climate change. Instead, they may expand their habitat northward in response to temperature changes and altered metabolic requirements.
SourceUniversity of South Florida·JournalNature Climate Change·TypeObservational study·DateOct 18, 2022
A comprehensive review of ocean warming reveals that global ocean heat content has increased by over 90% since the 1950s. The study predicts that if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced, ocean warming will continue to accelerate, leading to more intense storms, droughts, and sea-level rise.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalNature Reviews Earth & Environment·DateOct 18, 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 suggests that rising air temperatures amplify the effects of ocean warming on the Greenland ice sheet, leading to greater ice loss. The combination of warmer liquid and movement accelerates melting, similar to ice cubes in a drink being stirred.
SourceUniversity of Edinburgh·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeObservational study·DateOct 12, 2022
A new study reveals that global warming has doubled the probability of extreme ocean warming events in Japan's marginal seas since the 2000s. The increased occurrence frequency is attributed to human-induced climate changes, with most events linked to global warming.
SourceNational Institute for Environmental Studies·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 7, 2022
New research simulates climate warming and ocean acidification in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean, finding that high emissions could lead to critically warm temperatures as early as 2050. Reducing emissions may delay this onset, giving coral conservation programs more time to adapt.
SourceRice University·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Biogeosciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 5, 2022
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A team of researchers has identified three new turtle nesting sites in the central Red Sea, which could inform efforts to protect endangered sea turtles. The discovery was made using drone surveillance and sediment samples to identify optimal nesting conditions.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalPeerJ·DateSep 29, 2022
Researchers analyzed data from Australia's Reef Life Survey and two major reef monitoring programs to understand the effects of warming waters on reef fish populations. The study found that temperature changes had a greater impact on temperate reefs, while tropical reefs were more affected by habitat changes such as coral bleaching.
SourceCell Press·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 22, 2022
Researchers have created the first charts of Antarctic ocean temperatures over the past 45 million years using molecular fossils and machine learning. The study suggests that the planet is nearing a 'tipping point' where ocean warming caused by CO2 will lead to catastrophic sea level rises.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 15, 2022
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Scientists used centuries-old clam shells to study the North Atlantic's evolution and response to external changes. The findings indicate that the system destabilized and lost resilience prior to the Little Ice Age, potentially causing it to 'tip' into a new, colder state.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 13, 2022
Researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics develop a correction method for Nansen cast temperature profiles, addressing a depth bias affecting global ocean warming assessments. The new approach has significant implications for understanding ocean warming rates and achieving better climate understanding.
SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalJournal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology·DateSep 13, 2022
A new study by Newcastle University found that individual corals have varying levels of heat tolerance, with some able to withstand double the heat stress required to induce bleaching and mortality. This variability suggests capacity for adaptation if some of the toughest corals can survive marine heatwaves.
SourceNewcastle University·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateSep 12, 2022
The Southern Ocean dominates ocean heat uptake due to its unique wind-driven circulation. Rising temperatures could lead to devastating impacts on the food web and ice shelves around Antarctica, with urgent calls for reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 7, 2022
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A new study suggests that global fish stocks will not be able to recover to sustainable levels without strong actions to mitigate climate change and overfishing. Climate change has reduced fish stocks in 103 of 226 marine regions studied, including Canada, from their historical levels.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalGlobal Change Biology·DateSep 1, 2022
Kelp forests, which sequester large amounts of atmospheric carbon, may struggle to trap it due to accelerating decomposition rates in warmer waters. A study found that sea temperature has a strong influence on decomposition rates, with kelp fragments degrading more slowly in cooler waters.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 24, 2022
A new model suggests Antarctica's ice shelves are melting at an accelerated rate due to the Antarctic Coastal Current. Freshwater from melting ice can trap warm ocean water beneath the shelves, causing them to melt further. This mechanism could increase sea level rise predictions by up to 40%.
SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateAug 12, 2022
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A new study from the University of Washington and the National Park Service measured 38 years of change for glaciers in Kenai Fjords National Park. The study found that 13 of 19 glaciers have shown significant retreat, while two have advanced. Lake-terminating glaciers are retreating at a faster rate than other types.
SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalJournal of Glaciology·TypeObservational study·DateAug 5, 2022
A new study using elephant seal data has found that the North Pacific Blob's subsurface warming persisted for over two years, with temperatures extending 1,000 meters below the surface. The extensive subsurface warming raises questions about its mechanisms and potential connections to surface warming.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Cruz·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Oceans·DateJul 28, 2022
A new study reveals that subsurface ocean warming in the subpolar North Atlantic caused Heinrich Events, which led to ice sheet instability and disruption of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation. The warming facilitated melting of polar ice sheets from below, resulting in accelerated shedding of icebergs.
SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 26, 2022
A FAU Harbor Branch study demonstrates hydrology impacts through high-resolution simulation model. Increased freshwater discharge contributes to intensified shelf water mixing that favors surface intrusion of Loop Current waters.
SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalBulletin of Marine Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 19, 2022
Locations with high marine biodiversity are most vulnerable to oceanic warming, making them particularly susceptible to climate change. This is because species in these regions are ill-equipped to respond to large changes in temperature, requiring them to move at rates rarely seen for marine life.
SourceUniversity of Adelaide·JournalGlobal Change Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 19, 2022
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A new study finds that climate variables like temperature, rainfall, and ocean warming predict mosquito population growth in Sri Lanka for the next one to six months. The research can inform programs to limit dengue transmission, a major public health problem in the country.
SourceNew York University·JournalThe Lancet Planetary Health·DateJul 6, 2022
A study by Dr. Armineh Barkhordarian confirms a systematic warming pool in the Pacific caused by human activities, leading to increased frequency and intensity of local marine heatwaves. The region has experienced 31 marine heatwaves over the past 20 years, compared to just nine between 1982 and 1999.
SourceUniversity of Hamburg·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 21, 2022
Climate change is causing rapid warming in the Arctic Ocean, which may lead to shorter, more eco-friendly maritime trade routes. This could reduce the shipping industry's carbon footprint and weaken Russia's control over trade routes through the Arctic. New trade routes could also increase global shipping infrastructure resilience.
SourceBrown University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 20, 2022
A new study has found that invasive subtropical corals can survive and thrive in coastal Sydney, raising concerns for existing coral species. The research suggests that warming temperatures could kill off the native corals, highlighting the need to protect Australia's reefs from climate change.
SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalCoral Reefs·TypeObservational study·DateJun 16, 2022
A recent Curtin University study found that corals in the Ningaloo Marine Park are genetically isolated from each other and lack adaptations to survive ocean warming. In contrast, corals in the Kimberley region are better equipped to handle future climate change.
SourceCurtin University·JournalMolecular Ecology·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateJun 10, 2022
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A new field study found that warmer waters in the Atlantic and Pacific peak at higher temperatures, leading to increased predator activity and altering prey communities. This warming trend may disrupt balances in ocean ecosystems, potentially leading to changes in species interactions and ecosystem function.
SourceSmithsonian·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 9, 2022
A new study reveals the Gulf of Maine is being increasingly influenced by warm water from the North Atlantic, leading to significant changes in its food web. The warming is driven by an influx of North Atlantic water, which has raised temperatures and salinity levels, impacting marine life.
SourceBigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Biogeosciences·DateJun 7, 2022
A new study by the University of Exeter predicts that the pink sea fan coral species will expand its range northwards along the British coast as global temperatures rise. The research found suitable habitat for the species beyond its current northern limits, indicating potential spread by 2100.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalPeerJ·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 27, 2022
Research finds human activity is behind the warmest and wettest winter on record in northwest Russia, raising flood and drought risks. The North Atlantic Oscillation's impact is reduced compared to greenhouse gas emissions.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalBulletin of the American Meteorological Society·DateMay 23, 2022
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A recent study led by Nagoya University found that human-made iron in the Southern Ocean may be up to ten times higher than previously thought, with a 60% contribution from fossil fuel combustion. This could lead to decreased photosynthesis and increased CO2 levels, exacerbating global warming.
SourceNagoya University·Journalnpj Climate and Atmospheric Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 22, 2022
An international team of scientists has discovered a new type of fossilization that provides evidence of plankton resilience during past global warming events. The study found abundant ghost fossils of coccolithophores, which were previously thought to be severely affected by climate change and ocean acidification.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalScience·TypeContent analysis·DateMay 19, 2022
A new study identifies food and oxygen supply as crucial environmental factors influencing the vitality of cold-water corals in the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The analysis of ancient sediments reveals that changes in food supply, rather than ocean temperature, are likely to determine the future health of these ecosystems.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·TypeObservational study·DateMay 19, 2022
New research suggests that 62% of warming in the subtropical North Atlantic is stored in the deep ocean below 700m. The study estimates a further 0.2°C warming in the next 50 years due to climate change.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeObservational study·DateMay 17, 2022
Researchers found that 85% of the eastern Antarctic Peninsula's ice shelf perimeter has advanced since the early 2000s, linked to decade-scale changes in atmospheric circulation. The advance is due to more sea ice being carried to the coast by wind, which stabilises ice shelves.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Geoscience·DateMay 12, 2022
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The study found that even if Earth's climate stopped warming, it would be difficult to rebuild the ice shelf once it has fallen apart. The researchers suggest that the ice shelf may not recover unless the future climate cools considerably. This has significant implications for sea-level rise and the stability of polar ice sheets.
SourceStockholm University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 9, 2022
A new study reveals that global warming will shift the timing of ocean plankton blooms, impacting the marine food web and potentially disrupting the delicate coupling between phytoplankton growth and zooplankton abundance. This change could have severe consequences for high-latitude regions.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Climate Change·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMay 9, 2022
The world's ocean is losing its year-to-year memory due to global warming, making it harder to predict ocean conditions. This decline in ocean memory will have significant impacts on fisheries management, population estimates, and land-based weather forecasts.
SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 6, 2022
Researchers discovered zones of bubbling methane flux in Laptev and East Siberian Seas, contributing to climate warming in the Arctic. The study suggests that thawing permafrost and warming waters are releasing methane from hydrates into the atmosphere.
SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalMarine and Petroleum Geology·DateMay 3, 2022
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A new study by University of California, Riverside researchers has found that coral-algal symbiosis can initiate without photosynthesis. This breakthrough could help corals survive climate change and ultimately save coral reefs.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 2, 2022
A new study describes a period of rapid global warming in an ice-capped world 304 million years ago, resulting in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels doubling and oceans becoming anoxic. Biodiversity dropped on land and at sea, with about 23% of the seafloor worldwide becoming anoxic dead zones.
SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 2, 2022
Researchers found that global warming is accelerating the water cycle, leading to increased storm intensity and ice melting at the poles. Satellite data revealed a significant increase in surface salinity, indicating a stronger interaction between the atmosphere and ocean.
SourceInstitut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC)·JournalScientific Reports·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 29, 2022
Research reveals that tropospheric ozone contributes more to the Southern Ocean's warming than previously thought. This finding highlights the importance of reducing air pollution to mitigate ocean heat uptake and climate change.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalNature Climate Change·DateApr 22, 2022
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