Atlantic Ocean's record cooling puzzles scientists

The Atlantic Ocean has cooled at an unprecedented rate over the past three months, following a year of record-high global sea temperatures. This rapid cooling, which could signal the onset of an "Atlantic Niña", is puzzling scientists because it occurred without the strong trade winds typically responsible. The cooling could have significant impacts on global weather, including altering precipitation patterns and possibly countering the effects of a developing La Niña in the Pacific Ocean. The interactions between these cooling events remain uncertain, with potential implications for the ongoing Atlantic hurricane season. (New Scientist)