NASA’s SWOT Satellite Unveils Powerful Influence of Small Ocean Currents on Climate and Ecosystems
May 18, 2025 — In a groundbreaking discovery, NASA’s SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) satellite has revealed how small-scale ocean currents and waves—once too subtle to detect—play a crucial role in regulating Earth’s climate, distributing heat, and sustaining marine ecosystems. The high-resolution data, gathered through a collaboration with the French space agency CNES, provides … Read more