Southern Ocean's role in climate regulation, ocean health is goal of $21 million project
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 - 12:00
in Earth & Climate
The Southern Ocean that encircles Antarctica lends a considerable hand in keeping Earth's temperature hospitable by soaking up half of the human-made carbon in the atmosphere and a majority of the planet's excess heat. Yet, the inner workings—and global importance—of this ocean that accounts for 30 percent of the world's ocean area remains relatively unknown to scientists, as dangerous seas hinder observations.