Ocean energy budget estimated by Cheng et al. 2017. The 93% of the energy imbalance observed from the top of atmosphere is shown in yellow. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for ...

The ocean is a vital part of our planet's climate system. Through its global circulation patterns, the ocean draws vast ...

In total, ocean currents transfer about 25 per cent of the global heat budget. Ocean currents are movements of water horizontally. Energy is moved by ocean currents from areas of strong heating to ...

As global temperatures warm, the Southern Ocean—between Antarctica and other continents—will eventually release heat absorbed ...

In the 21st century, the Earth's oceans are growing warmer and more acidic. This change is happening slowly over the long-term, but it can also cause short-term, local spikes.

In the movie “The Day After Tomorrow,” the Atlantic Ocean’s main current system ... at what other parts of the North Atlantic’s heat budget might be significantly affected if the AMOC ...

As global temperatures warm, the Southern Ocean -- between Antarctica and other continents -- will eventually release heat absorbed from the atmosphere, leading to projected long-term increases in ...