Understanding the Effects of Climate Change on the Ocean
Changes in the climate are already having a substantial impact on marine systems: ocean temperatures are increasing, sea levels are rising, sea ice cover is shrinking. Such changes in the very fabric of the ocean are impacting marine ecosystems from coasts to the middle of the ocean.
NOC's research reaches every corner of the planet and we work with partners across disciplines to further understand these changes that are happening to our ocean, and work towards ensuring these changes can be managed.
Discover the Ocean: Climate Change and the Ocean
Studying the ocean helps us understand what’s happening to our climate, where tipping points may be reached, and how the impacts will unfold across the globe—from rising sea levels to shifting weather extremes.