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http://www.nature.com/news/2005/050314/full/050314-13.html
Who are you going go listen to when everything is at stake?
http://www.nature.com/news/2005/050314/full/050314-13.htmlEven if the world stopped burning fossil fuels tomorrow, the emissions already in the atmosphere would cause global temperatures to climb for the next hundred years and the sea level to keep rising for even longer, scientists have calculated.
...The longer we wait, the worse it gets.
Gerald Meehl
National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colorado [continued]
Climate change affects oceans in various ways, including rising sea levels, increasing ocean temperatures, ocean acidification, and changes in ocean currents and weather patterns.
Oceans play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate by absorbing and storing large amounts of carbon dioxide. However, as the oceans warm and become more acidic, their ability to absorb carbon dioxide decreases, contributing to further climate change.
The effects of climate change on ocean life are widespread and include coral bleaching, loss of biodiversity, changes in migration patterns, and disruptions in the food chain. These impacts can have devastating consequences for marine ecosystems and the species that depend on them.
Yes, oceans have the potential to mitigate the effects of climate change through natural processes such as carbon sequestration and the absorption of excess heat. However, these processes can only occur if the oceans are healthy and not already overburdened by the impacts of climate change.
To protect oceans from the effects of climate change, we must address the root cause of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, implementing sustainable fishing practices, reducing plastic pollution, and protecting marine habitats can help build resilience in ocean ecosystems.