Phys.Org July 03, 2026 • 17:20

Antarctic ozone loss drove unexpected Southern Ocean cooling, climate model shows - Phys.org

By Hannah Bird

Antarctic ozone loss drove unexpected Southern Ocean cooling, climate model shows - Phys.org

The Southern Ocean has long stood out as an oddity in the global climate system. While most of the planet's surface oceans have warmed in response to rising greenhouse gases, waters circling Antarctica showed an unexpected tendency to cool during the late 20t…

The Southern Ocean has long stood out as an oddity in the global climate system. While most of the planet's surface oceans have warmed in response to rising greenhouse gases, waters circling Antarcti… [+6492 chars]

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