As global temperatures warm, the Southern Ocean—between Antarctica and other continents—will eventually release heat absorbed from the atmosphere, leading to projected long-term increases in ...

The researchers discovered that freshwater inputs along the coast from melting ice sheets exert surprisingly strong influence on Southern Ocean surface temperatures and the broader climate system.

Krill is considered to be the largest animal biomass in the wild on Earth and is an important prey species for baleen whales ...

The Southern Ocean is unique as a circumpolar body of ... Both the National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service are using Gulf of America in maps and advisories.

As global temperatures warm, the Southern Ocean—between Antarctica and other continents—will eventually release heat absorbed from the atmosphere, leading to projected long-term increases in ...

As rising temperatures melt Antarctica's ice sheet and cause more precipitation, the Southern Ocean's upper layer is growing less salty -- and thus, less dense. This creates a lid that limits the ...

Southern Ocean warming will mean a wetter West Coast, US Date: April 2, 2025 Source: Cornell University Summary: As global temperatures warm, the Southern Ocean -- between Antarctica and other ...