The Southern Ocean’s role in heat and carbon uptake is still poorly constrained.

open Antarctica / Unspecified, Antarctica WS01966

Antarctic waters absorb large fractions of excess heat and CO2, yet models disagree on future behaviour and feedbacks. Expanded biogeochemical observing systems and process studies can refine global climate models.

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Category: Climate Environment

Added by: Ian Patel

Created at: 2026-07-22T20:37:00Z

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The Southern Ocean’s role in heat and carbon uptake is still poorly constrained.

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