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Shackleton Ice Shelf in East Antarctica | Credit: Pete Harmsen / AAD

Overlooked melting in East Antarctica could skew sea level rise projections

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Overlooked melting in East Antarctica could skew sea level rise projections New research into how East Antarctica’s ice shelves melt reveals future global sea-level rise predictions could be significantly underestimated. A study published today found that while ice shelves in West Antarctica melt year-round, those in East Antarctica experience summer melting spikes, when sea ice retreats […]

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An ocean eddie in the Southern Ocean.

New ACEAS Explainer highlights risks of slowing global ocean overturning circulation

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New ACEAS Explainer highlights risks of slowing global ocean overturning circulation The Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS) today published a new Explainer on the Meridional Overturning Circulation (MOC) – a vast system of ocean currents that underpins Earth’s climate and ocean health. Often described as the ocean’s ‘conveyor belt’, the MOC moves

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ACEAS takes Antarctic science to the heart of decision-making in Canberra

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ACEAS takes Antarctic science to the heart of decision-making in Canberra In late November, the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS) travelled to Canberra for two important events to engage Australian decision makers in Antarctic and Southern Ocean science. Scientists from ACEAS/AAPP/SAEF at Parliament House in Canberra. University-led Antarctic science reception at Australian

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New model correction improves predictions of Antarctic ice shelf melt

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New model correction improves predictions of Antarctic ice shelf melt Accurately predicting how Antarctic ice shelves melt is critical for understanding future sea-level rise and global climate change. A recent study led by ACEAS PhD researcher Claire Yung from the Australian National University introduces a correction to ocean models that could significantly improve these predictions.

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Southern Ocean may store less carbon than climate models assume

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Southern Ocean may store less carbon than climate models assume New research led by ACEAS PhD researcher Annika Oetjens and colleagues at the University of Tasmania reveals that the Southern Ocean may be storing less carbon than climate models assume – with important implications for future climate projections. The Southern Ocean plays an outsized role

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