First observational evidence of Beaufort Gyre stabilization
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 1 January 2025
WHOI research provides first observational evidence of Beaufort Gyre stabilization, which could be precursor to huge freshwater release with climate implications.
Keywords: Beaufort Gyre, Arctic Ocean, freshwater release, ocean circulation, climate change, Arctic research, AMOC impacts
Ocean acidification causing coral 'osteoporosis' on iconic reefs
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 27 August 2020
WHOI research reveals distinct impact of ocean acidification on coral growth showing significant reduction in coral skeleton density on Great Barrier Reef and South China Sea.
Keywords: ocean acidification, coral reefs, coral osteoporosis, Great Barrier Reef, South China Sea, coral skeleton density, climate change impacts
Scientists pinpoint how ocean acidification weakens coral reefs
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 29 January 2018
New study identifies detailed mechanism showing how ocean acidification affects coral skeletons, giving scientists way to predict where corals will be more vulnerable.
Keywords: ocean acidification, coral skeletons, coral vulnerability, reef building, aragonite crystals, marine calcification, coral growth
