Review Evaluates the Evidence for an Intensifying Indian Ocean Water Cycle
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 20 July 2021
Indian Ocean warming is rising faster than other basins, but short records hinder distinguishing natural variability from human impact. Researchers call for integrated observations, models, and paleo proxies to improve climate predictions and risk assessment.
Keywords: Indian Ocean, climate change, ocean warming, freshwater balance, paleo proxies, observations
What happens to marine life when oxygen is scarce?
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 26 July 2021
A 2017 hypoxic event off Panama caused 50% coral loss and macro-organism deaths. Microbes quickly rebounded, showing resilience. Study highlights impacts of deoxygenation from warming and nutrient runoff on reef ecosystems.
Keywords: hypoxia, coral reefs, microbes, deoxygenation, resilience
Emperor penguins, recommended as threatened species under Endangered Species Act
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Published: 3 August 2021
Emperor penguins face extinction risk from sea ice loss due to climate change. WHOI-led research supports listing them as threatened under the ESA to drive urgent climate action and habitat protection.
Keywords: emperor penguin, climate change, ESA, sea ice, extinction, WHOI
