New research suggests troubling phenomenon brewing in Antarctic waters — here's what we should prepare for

New research suggests troubling phenomenon brewing in Antarctic waters — here's what we should prepare for

The Antarctic Circumpolar Current may be moving 20% slower by 2050, according to research described in The Conversation. What's happening? Surrounding Antarctica in a ring, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current is the strongest ocean current in the world. However, its remote location has historically made it challenging to study, so it's not as well-understood as other currents of its caliber, as the researchers noted. However, modern technology has…