Science
Unveiling the Secrets of Antarctic Fast Ice: A Deep Dive into Variability and Climate Connections
2024-12-31
Author: Ming
Introduction
In the icy realm of McMurdo Sound, land-fast sea ice (or fast ice) plays a critical role in the Southern Ocean ecosystem. This unique ice formation grows primarily through heat loss to both the atmosphere and the underlying ocean, aided by the presence of supercooled water, which significantly impacts local marine life.