Mapping the Ocean’s Motion Energy
The ocean is a central component of Earth’s climate system. But it is in perpetual motion, and understanding the transfer of kinetic energy is key to better ocean models.
For years,
#oceanographers have puzzled over conflicting observations within
#subtropical #gyres. At the surface, these massive currents appear to host healthy populations of
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Small eddies play a big role in feeding ocean microbes
Swirling waters replenish nutrients in open ocean, a new study finds, and could mitigate some climate change effects.
Matt Willemsen
Scientific Frontline