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Icebergs Oasis for Ocean Life
22.06.2007
According to a new study undertaken by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), drifting icebergs in the Weddell Sea are having major ecological and chemical impacts on the ocean around them.
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Oceandrilling Research Unveils Arctic Ocean History
21.06.2007
The history of the Arctic ocean during the Cenozoic era (0-65 milion years ago) is largely unknown from direct evidence. Through analysis of a 428 meters sediment core extracted from the Lomonosov ridge in 2004, scientists from the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program's Arctic Coring Expedition (ACEX) were able to peer…
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Arctic Organisms Respond to Climate Change
20.06.2007
According to data gathered at Zackenberg Research Station, the Danish Agency for Science, Technology and Innovation located in Greenland, surprisingly large and rapid phenological advancements are occurring across animal and plant groups in the High Arctic.
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First Buoy Monitoring Ocean Acidification Launched in the Gulf of Alaska
14.06.2007
The first buoy to monitor ocean acidification, a result of carbon dioxide absorbed by the ocean, has been launched in the Gulf of Alaska. The goal of the research is to examine how ocean circulation and ecosystems interact to determine how much carbon dioxide the north Pacific Ocean absorbs each…
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Dirty Snow Contributes to Arctic Warming
07.06.2007
According to the University of California at Irvine (UCI), dirty snow could explain over one-third of the Arctic warming since the Industrial Revolution.
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Antarctic Peninsulas Glaciers Flowing Faster
06.06.2007
Hundreds of glaciers on the Antarctic Peninsula are flowing faster, further adding to sea level rise according to new research published this week in the Journal of Geophysical Research. Climate warming, that is already causing Antarctic Peninsula increased summer snow melt and ice shelf retreat, is the most likely cause.
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National Geographic Covers Polar Climate Change
06.06.2007
A very interesting edition of National Geographic has been published this June, featuring the effects of climate change in Polar Regions and the research undergone on sea level rise. This edition offers a panoply of resources comprising of fantastic articles, pictures, maps and field notes.
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Study Confirms that the Earth’s Climate Is Approaching a Dangerous Tipping Point
01.06.2007
A NASA and Columbia University Earth Institute study confirms that human-made greenhouse gasses have brought the Earth's climate close to critical tipping points. From a combination of climate models, satellite data, and paleoclimate records the scientists conclude that the West Antarctic ice sheet, Arctic ice cover, and regions providing fresh…
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Days of Snow Melting on the Rise in Greenland (NASA)
30.05.2007
In 2006, Greenland experienced more days of melting snow and at higher altitudes than average over the past 18 years, according to a new NASA-funded project using satellite observations.
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New Standards Proposed for the Exploration of Antarctica’s Subglacial Lakes
22.05.2007
A new report entitled "Exploration of Antarctic Subglacial Aquatic Environments: Environmental and Scientific Stewardship", by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has developed a set of environmental and scientific protection standards needed to responsibly explore the subglacial lakes under the Antarctic ice sheet.
