Climate models suggest that climate change could reduce the Southern Ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2). However, ...

The Southern Ocean absorbs nearly half of all ocean-stored human CO2, but its future role is uncertain. Despite models ...

Antarctica’s ice, ocean, and ecosystems are approaching tipping points that could trigger irreversible global impacts.

The West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) is one of the most dynamic regions of the Antarctic continent. Much of its bed lies below sea level, making the region particularly sensitive to ocean warming.

Climate models have long predicted that global warming would weaken the Southern Ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2). Yet decades of ...

October 16 marked the arrival of the first aircraft at Rothera Research Station and the departure of the Falklands-flagged ...

Scientists are beginning to understand the sudden loss of sea ice in Antarctica – and there is growing evidence that it ...

The Southern Ocean is a pivotal component of the Earth's climate system, significantly influencing global oceanic circulation ...

A study by the (AWI) offers a possible explanation for why the ocean surrounding Antarctica continues to absorb carbon ...

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