The role of Eastern Antarctic polynyas in global ocean circulation

该项目旨在研究南极冰湖，这是一个重要的海洋栖息地，但很少被观察到，它深刻地影响着全球气候。世界海洋的主要水团是在那里形成的，对海洋的热量和二氧化碳的吸收做出了很大的贡献。这项研究将在整个南极冬季收集南极东部冰湖2000米范围内的海洋特性数据。其结果将是提供对海洋学和气候研究至关重要的数据。

This project aims to study Antarctic polynyas, an important, but poorly observed marine habitat, which profoundly influence the global climate. The major water masses of the world's oceans are formed there, making a large contribution to the ocean heat and carbon dioxide uptake. This study will collect data on ocean properties to 2000m from polynyas in eastern Antarctica throughout the Antarctic winter. The outcomes will be the provision of data of critical importance to oceanographic and climate studies.