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Scientists Don’t Know Why Atlantic Ocean Is Cooling at Record Speed

The Atlantic’s cooling trend marks the end of a 15-month period of unprecedented ocean temperatures.

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A Common Tern flies over the Atlantic Ocean at Nickerson Beach on July 19, 2024, at Lido Beach, New York. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
JOSEPH CURL
JOSEPH CURL

In a surprising development, the Atlantic Ocean is cooling at an unprecedented rate, leaving scientists scrambling for explanations.

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JOSEPH CURL
JOSEPH CURL

Mr. Curl covered the White House for a dozen years as a correspondent for the Washington Times. He also ran the Drudge Report for four years as the morning editor.

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