Surprising ocean circulation phenomenon with implications for climate change

How does ocean circulation work? New research that looks into the mechanism of ocean circulation could impact our current understanding of climate change Led by Scripps postdoctoral fellow Bethan Wynne-Cattanach, the international team conducted measurements along the slope of a submarine canyon in the Atlantic Ocean. What they discovered challenges long-held theories about how cold, deep water moves within the ocean. Challenging the traditional model of ocean circulation The study’s findings highlight a phenomenon called turbulent mixing-driven upwelling. This process, …