oceanography
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The Collapse of a Major Atlantic Current Would Cause Worldwide Disasters
A shutdown of a major current in the Atlantic Ocean would rapidly transform wind, temperature, and precipitation patterns across the whole globe, according to new research.
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Luxury Private Submarine is the Best Place to Watch the Oceans Boil
There are three things that are just so hot right now: electric vehicles, autonomous driving and the planet. One submarine maker has combined these three hot trends to create an autonomous EV in which you can escape the scorched surface of our planet.
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Unknown Deep Sea Creatures Are Holding Onto a Ton of Carbon
The ocean floor is riddled with ungodly species that seem to have been created out of our worst collective nightmares. There are demonic-looking fishes that glow and sponges (that do not look like SpongeBob) that devour the ancient remains of other animals. But organisms along the ocean floor are biological carbon sinks that trap carbon…
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Surreal Coral Rose Garden Discovered Off Tahiti
A “work of art” has been discovered in the South Pacific. But rather a canvas, this one is under the sea. It’s a sprawling coral reef that looks like a beautiful, otherworldly rose garden. Bonus: The reef is surprisingly healthy.