A surprising source of deep-ocean ventilation in East Antarctica, with implications for global ocean currents and climate systems

A new study by Australian and Japanese researchers has uncovered a surprising source of deep-ocean ventilation in East Antarctica – the Dibble Polynya, a coastal region off Wilkes Land previously over...

はじめに 地球温暖化に伴う熱の９割以上は海洋が吸収しています。気候変動が注目される昨今、海の振る舞いを理解する「海洋物理学」の重要性は、ますます高まっています。 本稿は、忙しい社会人や学生さんのために、現代海洋物理学をザックリ俯瞰する試みです。海洋ファンだけでなく、物理学・気象学・地球惑星科学に興味がある方にも、きっと刺さると思います。 私たち海洋物理学者にとって、地球の海とは「高速で回転す...

Abstract. Antarctic sea ice plays many crucial roles in the physical environments and ecosystems of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. In this study, we sy

Australia's ability to conduct strategic, in-depth, and long-term research in Antarctica is being compromised by "terminating" funding models for key programs, scientists warn.

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The large-scale multidisciplinary ecosystem survey in the eastern Indian sector (80-150°E) of the Southern Ocean was conducted by the Japanese research vessel, Kaiyo-maru, during the 2018-2019 austral...

Abstract. A hydrographic section along 55° E, south of 30° S, was visited from December 2019 to January 2020 as the first occupation under the Global Ocean Ship-based Hydrographic Investigations Progr...

The Weather Attribution Center will aim to publish concrete links between global warming and extreme weather events within days, rather than months.

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Antarctica InSync coordination team are delighted to invite the international scientific community to an exclusive

From giant sea spiders to "sea pigs" and "sea butterflies" — analysing the rich biodiversity in Antarctica has thrilled researchers studying the impacts of climate change.

Mysteries of colourful icebergs By Kaihe Yamazaki Antarctica’s icebergs are famous for their brilliant whites and blues from glacier ice (compacted snow turns blue as air bubbles are expelled), but a ...

Melting at the fringes When it comes to melting ice, the process in the oceans isn’t as straightforward as it is in a glass of water. In a new review, scientists reveal the multitude of ocean processe...