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Mar 20, 2018 · As oxygen penetrates the layers of the dead seagrass, the chemical mix of bacteria changes, releasing carbon that is otherwise stored in sediment. In total that would've equated to the release of around 9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere.
Aug 4, 2023 · The oceans have hit their hottest ever recorded temperature as they soak up warmth from climate change, with dire implications for our planet's health. The average daily global sea surface ...
May 9, 2024 · The world's oceans are like a planet-sized battery: they absorb huge amounts of heat, which is then released slowly. So far, our oceans have soaked up over 90% of the heat trapped in the Earth's...
Apr 25, 2023 · Sea-level rise: warmer waters take up more space - known as thermal expansion, external - and can greatly accelerate the melting of glaciers from Greenland, external and Antarctica, external...
Sep 6, 2023 · Annual ocean heat content compared to the 1993 average from 1993-2019, based on multiple data sets: surface to depths of 700 meters (2,300 feet) in shades of red, orange, and yellow; from 700-2,000 meters (6,650 feet) in shades of green and blue; and below 6,650 feet (2,000 meters) as a gray wedge.
Oct 18, 2022 · Changes in ocean heat content (OHC) provide a measure of ocean warming, with impacts on the Earth system. This Review synthesizes estimates of past and future OHC changes using observations...
Jan 19, 2022 · The largest amounts of warming can be found in the Atlantic Ocean and in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica - a concern for Antarctica’s ice. Warming temperatures could cause wildfires and heatwaves, flooding, and severe storms.
