New Analysis Reveals Where Marine Heatwaves Will Intensify Fastest
High-resolution ocean models reveal worlds strongest currents will experience an acceleration in marine heatwave events
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Search and Rescue Algorithm Identifies Hidden 'Traps' in Ocean Waters
Method may help quickly identify regions where objects, and missing people, may have converged
North Atlantic Current May Cease Temporarily in the Next Century
Scientists suspect that meltwater from Greenland and excessive rainfall could interfere with the North Atlantic Current
Solved: How Tides Can Trigger Earthquakes
Years ago, scientists realized that earthquakes along mid-ocean ridges are linked with the tides. But nobody could figure out why there’s an uptick in tremors during low tides
Study Uncovers Surprising Melting Patterns beneath Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf
The discovery suggests that local ocean currents may play a critical role in the ice shelf's future retreat
Arctic Ice Sets Speed Limit for Major Ocean Current
Long-term melting may lead to release of huge volumes of cold, fresh water into the North Atlantic, impacting global climate
Deglacial Changes in Western Atlantic Ocean Circulation
A new study has highlighted a widespread picture of Atlantic circulation changes associated with rapid climate change in the past
Wave Energy Researchers Dive Deep to Advance Clean Energy Source
Engineers at Sandia National Laboratories are conducting the largest model-scale wave energy testing of its kind to improve the performance of wave-energy converters
Atlantic Ocean's Slowdown Tied to Changes in the Southern Hemisphere
The study looked at data from satellites and ocean sensors off Miami that have tracked what's known as the Atlantic overturning circulation for more than a decade
Deep, Old Water Explains Why Antarctic Ocean Hasn't Warmed
The study resolves a scientific conundrum, and an inconsistent pattern of warming often seized on by climate deniers