Ocean eddy currents funnel extreme heat and cold to the life-filled depths
On land, we're familiar with heat waves and cold snaps. But the deep sea also experiences prolonged periods of hot and cold.
On land, we're familiar with heat waves and cold snaps. But the deep sea also experiences prolonged periods of hot and cold.
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