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Interactions between the ocean and atmosphere shape weather patterns and temperatures around the world. Yet the winter upper troposphere/lower stratosphere temperature/vertical interactions are not…  ​Read More Interactions between the ocean and atmosphere shape weather patterns and temperatures around the world. Yet the winter upper troposphere/lower stratosphere temperature/vertical interactions are not…  

A new study will investigate the connections between North Atlantic sea surface temperature variability and high-impact climate events in the Eastern and Central United States during summer.  ​Read More A new study will investigate the connections between North Atlantic sea surface temperature variability and high-impact climate events in the Eastern and Central United States during summer.  

The mix of landfalling tropical cyclones and ensuing blackouts exacerbates vulnerability to extreme heat. Climate change is projected to worsen both hazards.  ​Read More The mix of landfalling tropical cyclones and ensuing blackouts exacerbates vulnerability to extreme heat. Climate change is projected to worsen both hazards.  

In response to the escalating risks and challenges posed by the evolving climate system, a new research project aims to enhance multi-decadal projections of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)…  ​Read More In response to the escalating risks and challenges posed by the evolving climate system, a new research project aims to enhance multi-decadal projections of the…

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By addressing the vulnerability of structures to extreme snow loads, a new study aims to revolutionize design standards outlined by the American Society of Civil Engineers, an integral part of…  ​Read More By addressing the vulnerability of structures to extreme snow loads, a new study aims to revolutionize design standards outlined by the American Society of…

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Recent evidence suggests that detritus from fishes and gelatinous zooplankton may have a disproportionate impact on the ocean’s biological pump because they sink approximately 10 times faster than…  ​Read More Recent evidence suggests that detritus from fishes and gelatinous zooplankton may have a disproportionate impact on the ocean’s biological pump because they sink approximately 10 times…

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A new climate-projection project that will spotlight extreme sea level events along the U.S. East Coast, zeroing in on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation as a key player in influencing…  ​Read More A new climate-projection project that will spotlight extreme sea level events along the U.S. East Coast, zeroing in on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation…

Lees meer “Detection of AMOC changes and their potential impact on sea level and storm surges over the U.S. East Coast” »

New research evaluates how changing climate may affect fish catch, fish distributions, and food web structure in the upper 600 meters of the ocean.  ​Read More New research evaluates how changing climate may affect fish catch, fish distributions, and food web structure in the upper 600 meters of the ocean.  

A newly published dataset provides insights into the oceanographic conditions within the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS) over nearly two decades, shedding light on marine heat waves,…  ​Read More A newly published dataset provides insights into the oceanographic conditions within the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS) over nearly two decades, shedding light on marine…

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A NOAA-USGS team of scientists collected biological debris from seafloor sediments in the Gulf of Mexico. They spent months examining the microscopic shells and environmental DNA to better understand…  ​Read More A NOAA-USGS team of scientists collected biological debris from seafloor sediments in the Gulf of Mexico. They spent months examining the microscopic shells and environmental…

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Sustainable tourism focuses on minimizing the negative impacts of tourism for the benefit of future generations. Regenerative tourism seeks to leave the destination better than it was while improving…  ​Read More Sustainable tourism focuses on minimizing the negative impacts of tourism for the benefit of future generations. Regenerative tourism seeks to leave the destination better than…

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A new study estimates the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) and heat transport at 22.5°S in the South Atlantic, demonstrating the importance of sustained in situ observations to…  ​Read More A new study estimates the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) and heat transport at 22.5°S in the South Atlantic, demonstrating the importance of sustained in situ…

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Observations and measurements collected by the ocean robot can detect sudden changes in ocean conditions not captured by satellites and boost forecast accuracy with improved data.  ​Read More Observations and measurements collected by the ocean robot can detect sudden changes in ocean conditions not captured by satellites and boost forecast accuracy with improved data.  

A new study finds that the location of the Madden–Julian Oscillation affects where precipitation-rich warm conveyor belts occur over the Pacific Ocean.  ​Read More A new study finds that the location of the Madden–Julian Oscillation affects where precipitation-rich warm conveyor belts occur over the Pacific Ocean.  

Traditionally, scientists have used linear techniques to unravel the North Atlantic Oscillation’s complexities but machine learning may prove superior in capturing nonlinear relationships.  ​Read More Traditionally, scientists have used linear techniques to unravel the North Atlantic Oscillation’s complexities but machine learning may prove superior in capturing nonlinear relationships.  

The researchers are not just contributing to research, they are connecting and building scientific communities focused on improving our understanding of Arctic marine ecosystems.  ​Read More The researchers are not just contributing to research, they are connecting and building scientific communities focused on improving our understanding of Arctic marine ecosystems.  

Researchers have found that late-20th-century hurricane frequency aligns statistically with patterns seen over the past thousand years, challenging common assumptions about recent trends.  ​Read More Researchers have found that late-20th-century hurricane frequency aligns statistically with patterns seen over the past thousand years, challenging common assumptions about recent trends.  

A new study finds that most of New York City’s organic pollutants come from secondary sources; they are created through chemical transformations in the atmosphere rather than emitted directly from a…  ​Read More A new study finds that most of New York City’s organic pollutants come from secondary sources; they are created through chemical transformations in…

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A groundbreaking new study spanning more than a decade and hundreds of miles of the Florida Coral Reef demonstrates the key role benthic communities play in reducing the impacts of climate change on…  ​Read More A groundbreaking new study spanning more than a decade and hundreds of miles of the Florida Coral Reef demonstrates the key…

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The current winter season began with very warm air temperatures, resulting in slow ice formation on the Great Lakes. January 2024 has brought a sudden drop in temperatures, with the potential for…  ​Read More The current winter season began with very warm air temperatures, resulting in slow ice formation on the Great Lakes. January 2024 has…

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