SOS OCEANS

Deep oceans can mask global warming for decade-long periods

The ocean conveyor belt transports water -- and heat -- around the globe. (Credit: NOAA)

ScienceDaily (2011-09-18) -- The planet's deep oceans at times may absorb enough heat to flatten the rate of global warming for periods of as long as a decade even in the midst of longer-term warming, according to a new analysis.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110918144941.htm