Oceans and Global Warming

When an oceans' temperature changes it absorbs different quantities of CO2 with a very important impact on the living conditions of our planet. Oceans' maintain the climate's natural balance. Like forests they account for one of our planets' two largest carbon sinks. Oceans' are constantly exchanging small molecules of gas with the atmosphere consequently our oceans' stock a vast quantity of carbon dioxide. As it enters in contact with water carbon dioxide dissolves part of it remains in the oceans while the rest is trapped by microscopic plants called phytoplankton. Like trees in a forest these small algae work the miracle of photosynthesis. Carbon dioxide is absorbed by phytoplankton and transformed into organic matter under the action of light water and nutrients. This chemical reaction releases a large quantity of oxygen the air that we breathe. Contrary to popular belief oceans are the real lungs of our planet. They produce much more oxygen than all the forests put together.

Source: Wild-Touch Studios

Region: Global