Researchers have made observations about the role of submesoscale eddies in transporting heat at an ice shelf calving front. The phenomenon is being studied in various oceanic contexts, including the Southern Ocean and the Arctic Ocean, with findings suggesting that these eddies can contribute to the melting of ice shelves. The specific dynamics and impacts of these eddies are being explored through multiple lines of research, including satellite altimetry and marine mammal-based observations.