Ocean Warming Drives Climate Impacts Globally
• Ocean warming contributes to sea level rise through thermal expansion and melting ice, threatening coastal communities.
• Ocean acidification, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide, endangers marine life like corals and shellfish.
• Warmer oceans lead to more intense storms and unpredictable weather patterns globally.
Ocean warming's global climate impact is significant
The world's oceans absorb over 90% of excess heat from greenhouse gases, regulating global temperatures and driving the water cycle. This absorption leads to rising ocean temperatures, causing a cascade of climate impacts globally.
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