News Oceanography (17-16 Nov. 2020)

 

Study Reconstructs Ancient Storms to Help Predict Changes in Tropical Cyclone Hotspot

Nov. 16, 2020 — New research reveals that tropical cyclones were actually more frequent in the southern Marshall Islands during the Little Ice Age, when temperatures ...

• Huge Holes in Greenland Ice Sheet
• Ancient Storms: Changes in Tropical Cyclone ...

Reducing Aerosol Pollution Without Cutting Carbon Dioxide Could Make the Planet Hotter

Nov. 17, 2020 — Humans must reduce carbon dioxide and aerosol pollution simultaneously to avoid weakening the ocean's ability to keep the planet cool, new research ...

Fish Carcasses Deliver Toxic Mercury Pollution to the Deepest Ocean Trenches

Nov. 16, 2020 — The sinking carcasses of fish from near-surface waters deliver toxic mercury pollution to the most remote and inaccessible parts of the world's ...