# Building a massive dam between Alaska and Russia could prevent AMOC collapse, scientists say

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/building-a-massive-dam-between-alaska-and-russia-could-prevent-amoc-collapse-scientists-say/
- Published: 2026-04-28T09:00:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image: Topographical map of the Bering Strait – December 1974. Image credit: Defense Mapping Agency Aerospace Center, St. Louis Air Force Station, Mo via Wikimedia Commons. Public Domain. Article by Chris Simms. Live Science – April 24, 2026. Research article: Science Advances. Building a dam in the Bering Strait might preserve the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, but experts warn it could also threaten wildlife, Indigenous people and shipping — and could actually speed up its demise. […] Click here to view original web page at www.livescience.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki See Full Bio