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The deepest layer of the Southern Ocean, Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW), is shrinking faster than previously understood, with an accelerating rate of change observed over the past decade.
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The deepest layer of the Southern Ocean, Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW), is shrinking faster than previously understood, with an accelerating rate of change observed over the past decade.
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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:40:08 GMT · 2h 25m ago
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Changes in Antarctic conditions are driving the shrinkage of Antarctic Bottom Water, which is critical for global ocean circulation and climate regulation.
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The slowdown of Antarctic Bottom Water formation has worldwide significance as this water mass drives Earth's ocean currents and regulates climate. The rate of this change has accelerated in the past decade.
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