What is Global Warming?
Global Warming is the process that our planet naturally warms
This is not the case right now...
Cause of this unnatural CO2 rise is the burning of fossil fuels
Effects the oceans....
Temperature
Carbon Dioxide is a greenhouse gas, which is causing a greenhouse effect that is trapping heat from escaping into space.
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Ocean CO2 Absorption rate
The ocean absorbs about 1/4th of the CO2 in our atmosphere. With the rising CO2 emissions the 1/4th is getting bigger.
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Leads To...
Sea Temperature Rise
Rising sea temperature causes harm to the ecosystems in our ocean and create our ocean levels rise.
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Ocean Acidification
Rising acidification of the ocean causes harm to marine life, specifically our crustaceans (shelled species) and coral reefs.
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Continues to effect
Sea Level Rise
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Unusual Mass Migration
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Coral Bleaching
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If there is a continuous sea level rise throughout the next 200 years because of melting sea ice, coastal cities and communities will have serious problems.
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The unusual mass migration of species has been showing that temperature and acidity are making them move.
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From the acidity in the ocean, our coral reefs are turning a white color, losing their life and being wiped out.
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