New Study Finds That the Gulf Stream is Warming and Shifting Closer to Shore
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 9 October 2023
WHOI scientists found the Gulf Stream has warmed ~1°C and shifted ~5 km coastward per decade since 2001, using Argo floats and gliders. These changes, driven by climate warming, may impact weather and coastal ecosystems along the U.S. East Coast.
Keywords: Gulf Stream, ocean warming, WHOI, Argo floats, climate change, coastal shift, Atlantic circulation
Scientists Discover Additional Healthy Deep-sea Coral Reefs and New Seamounts in the Galápagos
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 1 November 2023
Scientists using ROV SuBastian discovered two pristine deep coral reefs near the Galápagos Islands, including one over 800 meters long. The reefs, found at depths of 370–420 meters, highlight the rich biodiversity and conservation value of deep-sea ecosystems.
Keywords: Galápagos, coral reef, deep sea, ROV SuBastian, biodiversity, ocean mapping, Schmidt Ocean Institute
New Study Sheds Light on Why Some Animals Dive to The Dark, Deep Sea
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 7 November 2023
A new study reveals large marine predators like sharks and tuna frequently dive into the ocean's twilight zone (200–1,000m), showing its critical role in marine ecosystems and carbon cycling. Scientists call for protection before exploitation begins.
Keywords: twilight zone, sharks, deep diving, mesopelagic, diel vertical migration, predator tracking, marine ecosystems
