The ocean absorbs the majority of the surplus energy that accumulates in the Earth system as a result of rising greenhouse gas concentrations. The extra energy warms the ocean, and the water’s subsequent thermal expansion causes sea-level rise, which is exacerbated by melting land ice. The ocean’s top layers have warmed faster than the deep layers, as evidenced by the rise in global mean sea-surface temperature and the increased frequency of marine heatwaves. As the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere rises, the amount of CO2 in the ocean rises as well. This has an impact on ocean chemistry, reducing … Continue reading State Of Ocean Temperatures And Acidification