"Atlantic Ocean's Current System Faces Impending Collapse, Scientists Warn"
A new study led by a University of Maryland researcher has documented a significant slowing of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a crucial ocean current system that regulates Earth's climate. The study found that the AMOC's flow remained stable from 1955 to 1994, but began to decline in the mid-1990s due to the warming of the ocean's surface and changes in salinity. This slowing could lead to global climate changes, impacting marine ecosystems and causing unpredictable climate feedbacks. The study suggests that scenarios involving the slowdown or collapse of AMOC cannot be dismissed, and further research is needed to understand the future trajectory of ocean climate.