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Antarctic waters turning saltier, scientists warn of global effects
Original: A hidden # ocean change near # Antarctica could have global consequences Antarctic waters are getting saltier as sea-ice
Researchers have documented a sharp rise in salinity across a vast layer of the Southern Ocean near Antarctica, at depths of roughly 2,300 to 4,000 feet. The change is linked to sea-ice loss reshaping ocean circulation, and scientists caution it could have consequences for the global climate system.
Why now: New research showing unexpected salinity increases in Antarctic waters raises concerns about ocean circulation and global climate impacts.
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- A hidden # ocean change near # Antarctica could have global consequences Antarctic waters are getting saltier as sea-ice loss reshapes ocean circulation. Rresearchers documented sharp # salinity increase in a vast layer of # SouthernOcean , extending from 2,300 to 4,000ft deep… · BenjaminHCCarr@hachyderm.io · 4
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