Ocean's harmful low-oxygen zones growing, are sensitive to small changes in climate
Friday, June 17, 2011 - 14:30
in Earth & Climate
Scientists report a connection between climate fluctuations and the habitability of marine ecosystems by modeling the expansion and contraction of low-oxygen zones that are dangerous for ocean life. The team found that the size of low-oxygen ocean regions is extremely sensitive to changes in their depth caused by oscillations in climate.