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Southern Hemisphere ocean layers shifting, raising climate questions
Original: Major Southern Hemisphere ocean layer shifts, raising questions about heat and carbon storage
Researchers report major shifts in the layered structure of Southern Hemisphere oceans, which could change how much heat and carbon these waters absorb and store. The findings raise questions about the oceans' role in buffering climate change, and scientists are watching whether the changes will weaken the region's capacity to lock away carbon in the decades ahead.
Why now: New findings suggest changes in ocean layering that could alter global heat and carbon storage, with direct implications for climate projections.
Evidence
- Major Southern Hemisphere ocean layer shifts, raising questions about heat and carbon storage · Phys.org
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