Climate variability
Climate variability on World Data Ocean: a running collection of 2 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on climate variability in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. A Global Hub for Ocean Intelligence 4 World Data Ocean is a centralized digital platform where researchers, scientists, and ocean enthusiasts converge to explore, analyze, and… New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around climate variability, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything World Data Ocean is covering right now.
Climate and anthropogenic controls on sediment dynamics in the Northern South China Sea and Taiwan Strait over the last 250 years
Climate variability and human activity significantly shape sediment dynamics in the western Pacific’s marginal seas. A recent study analyzing sediment core records from the northern South China Sea and Taiwan Strait over the past 250 years reveals a shift in these processes around the mid-twentieth century. Initially linked to monsoon intensity, sediment delivery patterns subsequently declined, correlating with large-scale engineering projects. These findings underscore the pervasive impact of anthropogenic modification on regional sediment supply.
Disentangling drivers of Magellanic penguin demography: climate variability and terrestrial predation at Southern Patagonia
Magellanic penguin populations in Southern Patagonia face complex interplay between climate and local pressures. A 15-year analysis of reproductive data (2010–2025) and 10 years of population abundance reveals a decoupling of factors driving breeding success versus overall population size. While breeding success is significantly influenced by climate indicators (Southern Annular Mode, SST) and puma predation, population abundance remained stable, demonstrating climate’s dominant role in interannual breeding dynamics. Understanding these dynamics is critical for effective conservation strategies.