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Ocean circulation

A BAS Twin Otter flies over Antarctic sea ice.

Arctic Sea Ice Loss Could Trigger Major Changes in Ocean Circulation

As the ocean gets weaker, it could release more carbon from the deep ocean into the atmosphere — rather than less, as some have predicted. Credits:Image: MIT News; iStock

Ocean Circulation Slowdown Could Accelerate Climate Change, MIT Study Finds

Foraminifera shells helped scientists piece together a picture of ocean movement during the Eocene period, where high atmospheric carbon levels caused the exchange of ocean waters to slow down.

Ancient ocean slowdown warns of future climate chaos

The Icefin underwater vehicle has sonar, chemical and biological sensors that help researchers characterize sub-ice environments.

Underwater robot finds new circulation pattern in Antarctic ice shelf

Map of Antarctica highlighting the Amundsen and Bellingshausen Seas

Runaway West Antarctic ice retreat can be slowed by climate-driven changes in ocean temperature

Ocean

Global warming may shutdown ocean deep circulation

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