Compared with the fast weather fluctuations of the atmosphere, the slowly varying ocean exhibits strong persistence, or “memory,” meaning the ocean temperature tomorrow is likely … World’s ocean is losing its ‘memory’ under global warmingRead more
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Oceans Break Heat Record for Third Year in a Row
The world’s oceans reached their hottest levels on record in 2021. It’s the third year in a row it’s happened, and it’s driven almost entirely … Oceans Break Heat Record for Third Year in a RowRead more
A newly identified virus emerges from the deep
This week in Microbiology Spectrum, an international group of researchers report the discovery of a new virus isolated from sediment brought up from a depth … A newly identified virus emerges from the deepRead more
Oceans absorb 90% of human-induced planet warming
Human-induced climate change is skewing Earth’s energy balance and oceans are bearing the brunt of the heat accumulation, according to a new study. About 89 … Oceans absorb 90% of human-induced planet warmingRead more
Algal Blooms Have Boomed Worldwide
Algal blooms are growing bigger and more frequent worldwide as ocean temperatures rise and circulation patterns change. Climate change is likely one cause of the … Algal Blooms Have Boomed WorldwideRead more
The Gulf of Mexico’s dead zone
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQd8FUELp7w&rel=0&feature=relmfu] Fertilizer feeds humanity — and it’s destroying the Gulf of Mexico
Greenland’s Melting Glacier to Raise Sea Levels Nearly 1 Foot
This week a major new study revealed Greenland’s melting ice sheet will likely contribute almost a foot to global sea level rise by the end … Greenland’s Melting Glacier to Raise Sea Levels Nearly 1 FootRead more
Ocean Heat All Hit New Highs in 2021
Atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations, global average sea levels, and ocean heat content surpassed previous records in 2021, underscoring the extent to which the fossil fuel-driven … Ocean Heat All Hit New Highs in 2021Read more
90% of Marine Species Face Extinction
A new study details the disastrous consequences that would result for marine life across the world’s oceans if current levels of fossil fuel emissions are … 90% of Marine Species Face ExtinctionRead more