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weather reporter Tyne Logan

DARK SECRETS: Landmark study projects dramatic changes to southern ocean by 2050 | Rare Historical Photos

Changes to circulation patterns in the Southern Ocean are closely linked to melting ice in Antarctica. (Supplied: Olaf Meynecke)

A "dramatic" change to ocean circulation could unfold in the Southern Ocean over the next three decades with wide-reaching effects on weather and fisheries, according to researchers.

The landmark study, published in Nature on Thursday, examined waters at the deepest layers of the ocean that play a crucial role in circulating heat and nutrients around the globe.

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