Climate Change: Ocean and Marine Life

Climate change significantly impacts ocean ecosystems and marine life, posing threats to biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, fisheries, coastal communities, and global food security. The ocean plays a critical role in regulating Earth's climate by absorbing excess heat and carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. However, human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes have led to increased greenhouse gas emissions, ocean acidification, sea level rise, and changes in ocean circulation patterns, affecting marine ecosystems and species worldwide.