Tracking of marine predators to protect Southern Ocean ecosystems
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 23 March 2020
A Nature study using IMOS tracking data from 17 marine predator species identified key ecological areas in the Southern Ocean, highlighting the value of such data for guiding conservation and marine protected area planning.
Keywords: IMOS, marine predators, Southern Ocean, tracking data, conservation, marine protected areas, biodiversity
The dawn of the Antarctic ice sheets
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 4 July 2024
A new study shows Antarctic glaciation began in East Antarctica 34 million years ago, with West Antarctica remaining ice-free for another 7 million years. This reveals differing regional responses to climate change—critical for future projections.
Keywords: Antarctica, glaciation, East vs. West Antarctica, MARUM-MeBo70, ice sheet dynamics, Polarstern expedition
AMOC shows regional and disproportionately abrupt shifts
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI)
Published: 17 July 2024
New high-resolution climate simulations show the AMOC may shift abruptly and unevenly across regions due to global warming—contradicting prior models of gradual decline and raising concern for Europe's climate future.
Keywords: AMOC, ocean circulation, abrupt shifts, high-resolution modeling, Atlantic Ocean, Alfred Wegener Institute
