A New Consequence of Arctic Sea Ice Melt: Changing Weather at the Equator
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 27 January 2020
Researchers link Arctic sea ice melt to stronger Pacific trade winds and altered El Niño patterns. Their analysis suggests Arctic warming drives atmospheric changes reaching the tropics, influencing global climate.
Keywords: Arctic melt, sea ice, Pacific trade winds, El Niño, climate change, atmosphere
Bubbles Transport Massive Amounts of Oxygen to the Deep Ocean through Marine 'Trap Door'
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 February 2020
Scientists found 10x more oxygen reaches the deep Labrador Sea than models predicted, via storm-driven bubbles. This “trap door” process may weaken with climate change, threatening global ocean oxygen supply.
Keywords: Labrador Sea, oxygen transfer, trap door, deep ocean, SeaCycler
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at Ocean Sciences Meeting
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 13 February 2020
At the 2020 AGU Ocean Sciences Meeting in San Diego, Scripps scientists showcased work on Argo floats, deep-sea observing, harmful algal blooms, microfiber pollution, storm wave prediction, and ocean-climate research, with Director Leinen closing.
Keywords: Scripps, AGU Ocean Sciences, Argo, deep ocean, harmful algal blooms, microfibers
