All articles tagged with #southern ocean salinity
Recent studies reveal that Antarctica has lost as much ice since 2015 as Greenland, driven by rising salinity in the Southern Ocean which has led to the reappearance of the Maud Rise polynya, indicating significant instability in the ice-ocean system with global climate implications.,
Recent satellite data reveals that Antarctic sea ice is in unexpected and rapid decline due to increasing salinity in the Southern Ocean, which disrupts the ocean's layered structure and accelerates melting through a feedback loop, with significant global environmental consequences. This challenges previous climate models and underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and research to better understand and adapt to these rapid changes.