The climate crisis is affecting the entire world, and this situation threatens ocean currents as well. The Antarctic Current is slowing down due to climate change.

This clockwise current around Antarctica is five times stronger than the Gulf Stream. However, the melting of icebergs is reducing the salinity of ocean water, threatening the current.

New research predicts that the Antarctic Current will weaken by 20% by 2050. This situation will negatively affect biodiversity and the fishing industries of coastal communities.

The melting of icebergs in Antarctica could fill the depths of the ocean with freshwater, leading to significant changes in the ocean's density. These developments could cause sea levels to rise.