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The Gulf Stream : the fall of a myth?

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Themes

Environment

Environment » Climate and global change

Environment » Ecosystems (incl. land, inland waters, marine)

Technical information

Director(s): Philippe Coyault

Right owner: OCE

Producer(s): EUR-OCEANS (FRANCE)

Reference: ATH_OCE_0108_1

Length: 00:12:53

Production year: 2006

Programme type: Films

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Subject The Gulf Stream

Programme summary

It is commonly accepted that the mild climate of Western Europe is due to the warmth brought by the Gulf Stream. According to recent scientific studies, it seems that the Gulf Stream is slowing down due to global climate change. Can global warming threat this mythic oceanic current? Which could be the consequences for Europe’s climate and what will be the impacts on North Atlantic marine ecosystems during the 21st century ?

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