The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is crucial for nourishing aquatic ecosystems and contributing to milder European temperatures. Scientists are currently concerned because the current system may be slowing down or even collapsing.

<img alt="Waves crash against a shore" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/3af3b751-69b0-48ed-8db1-6b839513f63a,1777059512089/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C333%2C5500%2C3093%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Waves crash on the coast as post-tropical Cyclone Gabrielle crosses the Atlantic Ocean, in Sao Caetano, Pico island in the Azores, Portugal September 26, 2025." width="620" /><p>The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) helps nourish aquatic ecosystems and is p...