Impacts of Climate Change on Life on Land and in the Ocean
The ocean is an integral part of everyone's lives, whether that's the weather in coastal regions, marine-related jobs and industries, the life that thrives in the ocean, or the impact of the ocean on the world's climate. The effects of climate change are not just affecting the ocean and its crucial ecosystems, it also has adverse effects on people and communities across the planet.
NOC science and research studies the impacts changes in the climate and the ocean are having to life on land and in the ocean. Coastal communities tend to bear the brunt of these changes due to the combined impacts on hazards they face from the ocean and on benefits they receive from the ocean.
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.