We changed our expedition plan so we could look at what was happening in the depths below,' said expedition co-chief scientist Patricia Esquete.

For the first time, scientists have collected measurements close to a giant iceberg, giving an unprecedented window into the impact of meltwater on the surrounding Southern Ocean and ecosystem. The ...

On January 13, 2025, iceberg A-84, which is roughly the size ... allowing for these underwater communities to grow. But as of now, the precise way the ecosystems sustain themselves remains unknown.

The iceberg contains a distinct ancient biological ecosystem since scientists found preserved life forms that have been isolated for very long periods. The entire ecosystem contains different ...

We thought we knew what caused this mixing – in summer, we thought it was mainly wind and tides, but it never occurred to us that iceberg calving could cause internal tsunamis that would mix ...

For the first time, scientists have collected measurements close to a giant iceberg, giving an unprecedented window into the impact of meltwater on the surrounding Southern Ocean and ecosystem.

On January 13, 2025, iceberg A-84, which is roughly the size of Chicago ... The team suspects ocean currents may move nutrients below the ice, allowing for these underwater communities to grow. But as ...