New research connects ocean salinity to atmospheric pressure and storm patterns
National Oceanography Centre
Published: 21 November 2025
NOC researchers found that freshwater anomalies in the North Atlantic subpolar gyre significantly affect atmospheric pressure and storm patterns over Eurasia, with implications for seasonal weather forecasting.
Keywords: ocean salinity, atmospheric pressure, storm patterns, subpolar gyre, freshwater anomaly, North Atlantic, AMOC, seasonal forecasting
Queen Maxima christens NIOZ research vessel RV Anna Weber-van Bosse
Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ)
Published: 12 March 2026
The 80-metre RV Anna Weber-van Bosse, one of the world's most advanced research vessels, was christened at NIOZ on Texel, enabling worldwide research into climate change, ocean circulation, and marine biodiversity.
Keywords: research vessel, NIOZ, ocean observation, marine technology, climate research, ocean circulation, Netherlands
The Challenges of Environmental Monitoring in Field Trials for Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel
Published: 4 March 2026
CDRmare experts warn that environmental impacts of marine CO2 removal experiments are difficult to measure and monitor, calling for standardized verification systems for ocean-based CDR field trials.
Keywords: marine CDR, carbon dioxide removal, environmental monitoring, CDRmare, ocean alkalinity, field trials, climate mitigation
