The world's strongest ocean current should be getting faster – instead, it is at risk of failing
Antarctica's remote and mysterious current has a profound influence on the climate, food systems and Antarctic ecosystems.
Going with the flow: Visualizing ocean currents with ECCO ocean model
Historically, the ocean has been difficult to model. Scientists struggled in years past to simulate ocean currents or ...
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Hot Nights and Rainy Days in Japan
Summers in Japan are typically hot and rainy. Unlike much of the US, where warmer temperatures generally lead to less rain, ...
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Deep-Sea Tunnels Reveal Thriving Life in Japan Trench
Scientists have discovered an intricate network of tunnels and burrows in the Japan Trench, challenging long-held beliefs ...
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Earth’s Strongest Ocean Current Could Slow 20 Percent by 2050 Because of Climate Change, Study Finds
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current is involved in everything from storing carbon to guarding Antarctica from invasive marine ...
Japan on high alert as China ramps up activities near Taiwan
A Chinese buoy placed south of Yonaguni Island, Japan's westernmost point located just 111km from Taiwan, is now a simmering ...
Melting Antarctic ice will slow the world’s strongest ocean current – and the global consequences are profound
Part of the system that pumps water, heat and nutrients around the globe is at risk. Climate change could slow the Antarctic ...
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Algae that killed off marine life in Hokkaido from Russia
A red tide that devastated marine life off the northernmost main island of Hokkaido apparently was caused by algae drifting from Russia on an ocean current, Japanese researchers said. The ...