The flux system that collected data for the study is now being used on new research ship the RRS Sir David Attenborough (pictured). Credit: Tom Bell/PML New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) has found that the Southern Ocean absorbs more carbon dioxide (CO2) than previously thought.
A parrotfish swims around a coral reef in Key West, Florida; About 25 percent of all marine species are found in or around these habitats. Shallow waters off south Florida topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8C) for several hours on Monday, potentially setting a new world record with temperatures more commonly associated with hot tubs. The
Satellite data illustrates the heat signature of Hurricane Maria above warm surface water in 2017. Credit: NASA When a hurricane hits land, the destruction can be visible for years or even decades. Less obvious, but also powerful, is the effect hurricanes have on the oceans. In a new study, we show through real-time measurements that
Aerial view of Palmyra Atoll. Credit: © 2023 KAUST; Richard Brooks. Marine heatwaves are emerging as a key impact of climate change and pose a particularly significant threat to corals that form the backbone of coral reefs. Researchers have now identified a phenomenon that could help coral reef managers better plan and act for the
Ice in the Chukchi Sea, north of Alaska and Siberia. Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center The Arctic Ocean could be ice-free in summer by the 2030s, even if we do a good job of reducing emissions between now and then. That’s the worrying conclusion of a new study in Nature Communications. Predictions of an