Which phenomenon weakens the North Atlantic Current when Arctic sea ice melt intensifies?

💡 Explanation

When Arctic sea ice melt intensifies, influx of freshwater reduces surface salinity, causing enhanced thermohaline circulation stratification because density differences that drive sinking weaken. Therefore increased stratification reduces the transport of warm water via the North Atlantic Current, rather than gyre change, meandering, or upwelling shifts.

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