Climate Change and its Profound Effects on Marine Climate

Authors

  • Youssef Yaisien Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Shobra, Banha University, Cairo, Egypt Author
  • Yahya Fayek Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Shobra, Banha University, Cairo, Egypt Author
  • Haytham Sharawi Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Shobra, Banha University, Cairo, Egypt Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63995/ENUD2808

Keywords:

Acidification; Biodiversity; Fisheries; Global Warming; Habitat Loss; Ocean Currents; Sea Level Rise

Abstract

Climate change is exerting profound effects on marine climates, significantly impacting oceanic ecosystems and the species that inhabit them. Rising global temperatures lead to increased ocean warming, causing thermal expansion and contributing to sea level rise. This warming disrupts marine life, affecting breeding cycles, migration patterns, and food availability. Additionally, the increased absorption of carbon dioxide by oceans results in acidification, which harms coral reefs, shellfish, and other calcifying organisms. Melting polar ice caps and glaciers contribute to habitat loss for species like polar bears and penguins, while altering ocean currents and weather patterns. These changes exacerbate the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and typhoons, further stressing marine environments. Climate change also affects the distribution and abundance of fish stocks, threatening global fisheries and the livelihoods dependent on them. Understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change on marine climates is crucial for preserving biodiversity, ensuring food security, and maintaining the health of our planet's oceans.

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2023-07-01

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Youssef Yaisien, Yahya Fayek, & Haytham Sharawi. (2023). Climate Change and its Profound Effects on Marine Climate. Fusion of Multidisciplinary Research, An International Journal, 4(2), 432-444. https://doi.org/10.63995/ENUD2808