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Tracking Some of the World’s Fiercest Ocean Currents

by Saima May Sidik 27 March 202523 June 2025

During a voyage off the east coast of Africa, researchers collected detailed measurements of massive swirling currents that affect regional ocean conditions and fisheries.

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Severe Storms Expose Ill-Equipped Weather Stations in Southeast Africa

by Munyaradzi Makoni 16 June 202220 September 2022

The lack of infrastructure is preventing scientists from robustly reporting meteorological information as well as communicating warnings about hazard-prone areas.

Researchers identify a new current off the coast of Madagascar that may play an influential role in ocean upwelling.
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Scientists Discover New Ocean Current off Madagascar

Sarah Stanley, Science Writer by Sarah Stanley 11 April 20182 March 2023

The warm and salty Southwest Madagascar Coastal Current influences upwelling that supports rich marine ecosystems along the southern coast.

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