The Latest Breaking News from Southern Ocean

Increasing melting of West Antarctic ice shelves may be unavoidable – new research

The rate at which the warming Southern Ocean melts the West Antarctic ice sheet will speed up rapidly over the course of this century, regardless of how much emissions fall in coming decades, our new research suggests. This ocean-driven melting is expected to increase sea-level rise, with consequences for coastal…

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2023

Evidence of climate change impact on ocean, Antarctica

Climate change has impacted the ecosystem and species of the Southern Ocean and Antarctica, a five-year study by 200 scientists shows.

AAP · Oct 18, 2023

More than 200 scientists from 19 countries want to tell us the Southern Ocean is in trouble

While the Southern Ocean around Antarctica has been warming for decades, the annual extent of winter sea ice seemed relatively stable – compared to the Arctic. In some areas Antarctic sea ice was even increasing.

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2023

Weekend cold snap to see temperatures drop, snow, hail and thunder across southern states

Polar winds will send temperatures diving this weekend, making for the coldest early May weather for three years across the southern and eastern states.

ABC News · May 4, 2023