Atlantic Circulation Weakest in More Than a Millennium: Study
Atlantic Circulation Weakest in More Than a Millennium: Study
Researchers use proxy indicators to confirm long-term changes to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, which have profound implications for future climate in North America and Europe.
Researchers use proxy indicators to confirm long-term changes to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, which have profound implications for future climate in North America and Europe.
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Oceanic Bacteria Trap Vast Amounts of Light Without Chlorophyll
Abby Olena, PhD | Aug 8, 2019 | 3 min read
Microbes that dwell in nutrient-poor waters use a photopigment called retinal to harvest energy from sunshine at levels at least equal to those stored by chlorophyll-based systems.
European Eels Strew Their Eggs Across 2,000 Km of Ocean
Shawna Williams | Apr 23, 2019 | 4 min read
The fish continue to spawn over a large area despite a drop in their numbers, a study finds.
Image of the Day: Shark Fitbits
Carolyn Wilke | Feb 28, 2019 | 1 min read
To track the behavior of blacktip sharks, researchers are equipping them with radios and satellite sensors.
Wild Horses Can Handle Hurricanes. What About Climate Change?
Ashley Yeager | Aug 28, 2018 | 4 min read
Strong winds and heavy rain can sometimes wash the animals out to sea, but shortages of fresh drinking water and food are more worrisome as sea levels rise.
Ocean Sentinels
Elizabeth Fiedler | Oct 1, 2015 | 4 min read
Researchers are struggling to understand shifts in the migratory patterns of penguins in the Southwest Atlantic.