The Atlantic is at risk of circulation collapse – it would mean even greater climate chaos across Europe

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is a key reason why Europe’s climate has been stable for thousands of years

Hurricane Irma: things you must know about one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever

For the Caribbean nations, it is bringing back the memories of Hurricane Matthew that killed more than 500 people in Haiti in 2016

La Niña is finishing an extremely unusual three-year cycle — here’s how it affected weather around the world

It’s hard to know exactly what climate change will mean for El Niños and La Niñas

Microplastic in Atlantic: Ocean lab near Bermuda Triangle

Scientists on expedition find 29 pieces of plastic, of which 23 are micro plastic, in the Atlantic Gyre

Large quartz dust particles found in the middle of the North Atlantic

The mere existence of these particles at this location cannot be explained by conventional climate change models

Why were there no cyclones in October and November?

If December also remains cyclone-free, it would be the first time since 1961 that the post-monsoon season would not get a cyclone  

North Atlantic marine heatwave ‘beyond extreme’

Higher sea surface temperatures also deplete the oxygen that aquatic animals need to survive

Intense, widespread marine heatwaves happening now may extend to February 2024: WMO agency

Global monthly-mean ocean temperatures are currently at an all-time high; 27% global ocean saw a marine heatwave as of August 15, 2023

Lobsters versus right whales: The latest chapter in a long quest to make fishing more sustainable

Disputes over fishing gear and bycatch have involved consumers, commercial fishermen, recreational anglers and environmentalists; more often than …

NOAA predicts ‘above average’ hurricane season for US, Caribbean

There is a 60% chance of an above normal storm season in the North Atlantic Ocean in 2021, according to NOAA

It’s only getting worse: New WMO report flags intensifying climate crisis in Latin America & Caribbean

2020 was a year of unprecedented heatwaves, droughts, forest fires, cyclones and food insecurity for the region  

On the precipice

A collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation may put other climate systems at risk

Atlantic is headed for a tipping point − once melting glaciers shut down Gulf Stream, we would see extreme climate change within decades, study shows

It might seem counterintuitive to worry about extreme cold as the planet warms, but if the main Atlantic Ocean circulation shuts down from too …

BRAZIL

Land of Fire and Ice: Will the Grindavik eruption in Iceland be another Eyjafjallajokull?

For now, the eruption does not present a threat to life, according to the Icelandic government  

A crab’s coup strategy

Control reproduction of competing species

Hurricane Lee: 144,000 people stranded without power in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia

Hurricane Lee started as a tropical depression in the central Atlantic Ocean on September 5, 2023. On September 7, it intensified into a Category …

Ocean’s dramatic past

Zeroing in on the evolution of the North Atlantic

Extraordinary marine heatwave in North Atlantic Ocean may continue throughout 2023

The month of May this year witnessed the highest sea surface temperature since 1850

A large, large catchment

Pacific and the Atlantic oceans: key controllers of monsoons

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Atlantic cooling may be temporary respite

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NASA eyes warm sea surface

EU tightens rule to protect tuna