The Scientist

How Ocean Currents Shape the Marine Microbiome

Ocean microbes keep the planet healthy by cycling nutrients and capturing carbon, but a detailed and precise map of where ...
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How Ocean Currents Regulate Global Weather - Explained By Oceanographers

The ocean is essentially our planet's climate control system, a massive engine that never stops working. For thousands of years, this intricate network of currents has maintained Earth's weather ...
The Conversation

Ocean currents can generate electricity – and our study shows Africa’s seas have some of the strongest

James H. VanZwieten Jr. receives funding from the US National Science Foundation and US Department of Energy. Gabriel Alsenas receives funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, National Science ...
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New ocean mapping technology helps ships cut fuel use and CO₂ emissions

A UNSW academic's innovative research uses ocean currents to optimize shipping routes and reduce the environmental impact of sea transport. Each day more than 50,000 cargo ships ply the world's oceans ...