Why the Atlantic Ocean Circulation Is Slowing Down
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is weakening because warming melts polar ice, freshens surface waters and alters wind patterns, reducing the density‑driven flow that
October 17, 2026
Oceans & Ice
Changes in the world’s oceans, ice masses, and related coastal impacts.
Avian Flu Spreads Among Seals Raising Global Wildlife Health Concerns
Avian influenza has jumped from birds to seals, creating a new wildlife health threat that highlights how climate change and human activity can
October 10, 2026
Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier: Why Thwaites Threatens Global Stability
Thwaites Glacier, often called the “Doomsday Glacier,” is a massive West Antarctic ice stream whose accelerated melting could add up to three metres
October 5, 2026
Blue Whales Are Making a Comeback in the Atlantic—But Risks Remain
Blue whale numbers are rising in the Atlantic after decades of decline, yet climate change, noise pollution, and fishing gear still threaten their
October 5, 2026
Atlantic Ocean Circulation Now Weakest in 1000 Years
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is now at its weakest state in a millennium, a slowdown driven by freshwater influx and warming
October 3, 2026
5 Coral Reefs Currently Dying From Climate Change and Ocean Warming
Rising ocean temperatures driven by climate change are causing repeated bleaching, disease, and structural loss in five iconic coral reef systems, threatening biodiversity,
September 18, 2026
