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Global warming is not limited to rising land temperatures, it also severely impacts the oceans, which absorb nearly 90% of the excess heat generated by greenhouse gases. This phenomenon leads to a series of major disruptions for marine ecosystems. The acidification of waters, caused by the absorption of atmospheric CO₂, lowers the ocean’s pH, endangering coral reefs and species such as mollusks, which are essential to the marine food chain.
Oceans in peril and threatened coastlines
One of the most visible effects of this crisis is the rise in sea level. Since 1880, oceans have risen by more than 20 centimeters, directly threatening inhabited coastal areas. This rise in sea levels is caused by melting ice and the thermal expansion of oceans, two direct consequences of global warming. Communities living near the coasts, particularly in developing countries, are becoming increasingly vulnerable to flooding and erosion.
Marine life disrupted
Marine life itself is undergoing profound upheavals. Species are migrating to colder zones, altering their behavior, or disappearing altogether, unable to adapt to the rapid changes in their habitat and the lack of food. These imbalances have a chain reaction impact on fisheries, coastal economies, and global food security, underlining the urgency of protecting our oceans to safeguard the planet’s balance.
The Editorial Team
When the oceans suffocate: the devastating effects of global warming on marine life
