Swimmers and beachgoers in Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina were urged to use caution when entering the ocean.

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Surfers ride the waves on September 23, 2023 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Eros Hoagland/Getty "Strong currents in the surf zone can pull swimmers into deeper water, as well as generate ...

An AMOC collapse would usher in global weather and climate shifts — including plunging temperatures in Europe, which relies on the current system for its mild conditions.

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In the remainder of its planned three-year science mission, SWOT will continue to collect data on ocean currents, map the ocean floor and assess global freshwater availability throughout the year.

Historically, the ocean has been difficult to model. Scientists struggled in years past to simulate ocean currents or accurately predict fluctuations in temperature, salinity, and other properties.