"Study Finds Deep Ocean Heatwaves Unlinked to Surface Events"

Researchers from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have conducted a study examining over 2 million temperature data points sourced from the oceans.

The researchers noted that previous studies predominantly focused on ocean surface temperatures. They discovered that 80% of heatwaves occurring below 100 meters in depth happen independently of surface events.

It was emphasized that deep ocean heatwaves are linked to vortices formed in the water, which also impact oxygen levels in the ocean.

The researchers pointed out that these heat events in the oceans are becoming increasingly frequent due to global warming, raising concerns about their destructive ecological and socioeconomic impacts.

Moreover, they suggested that this new understanding will facilitate predictions of future heat events.

The findings of this study have been published in the journal "Nature."