The Hidden Danger Beneath Melting Antarctic Ice: At the end of the last Ice Age, something dramatic unfolded off the coast of Antarctica. As sea ice melted back toward the continent, it was like uncorking a soda bottle, pressure in the ocean dropped, slowing the natural process that traps carbon dioxide in the deep sea. The result? The Earth’s temperature rose dramatically, pushing the planet out of the Ice Age.

Now, scientists warn that history could be repeating itself. As Antarctic sea ice continues to shrink at alarming rates, new research suggests it could again disrupt a vital ocean process, one that acts as the planet’s largest carbon sink.

How the Ocean Stores Carbon and Why It Matters

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The ocean plays a crucial role in keeping our planet cool

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