Overview

• Researchers used novel eddy covariance techniques to measure air-sea CO2 fluxes directly.
• The study indicates the Southern Ocean absorbs 25% more CO2 than previously estimated.
• Findings suggest temperature variations and low-resolution data in older models led to underestimations.
• The research underscores the importance of high-quality, year-round observations for accurate climate modeling.
• Funding and expanded measurement efforts are critical to improve global CO2 flux estimates.