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The deepest layer of the Southern Ocean is shrinking faster than previously understood, with the rate of change accelerating over the past decade.
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The deepest layer of the Southern Ocean is shrinking faster than previously understood, with the rate of change accelerating over the past decade.
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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:40:08 GMT · 2h 25m ago
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Why
Antarctic change is driving the shrinkage of Antarctic Bottom Water, which is a key component of global ocean circulation.
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The shrinking of Antarctic Bottom Water, which fills up to 40% of the global ocean volume, is slowing Earth's system of currents and regulating climate.
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2 events in this thread- Currently Reading2h 25m agoThe deepest layer of the Southern Ocean is shrinking faster than previously understood, with the rate of change accelerating over the past decade.
- Health & Science2h 25m agoThe 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.Open article