Ocean Literacy - The ocean is a major influence on weather and climate

The ocean interacts with our atmosphere to influence weather and climate - temperature, winds, evaporation, rainfall, storms, cloud cover...
The ocean absorbs, stores, and distributes solar energy. Heat is transferred around the globe through the Global Conveyor Belt. This warms coastal regions far from the tropics, while cool ocean currents regulate warmer temperatures. Similarly global climate patterns can be influenced by currents like El Nino and La Nina.
Evaporation from the ocean fuels cloud formation, storms, and rainfall. While storms and cyclones gather strength from warm ocean waters. Water vapor from the sea may travel and result in rain falling inland.
The ocean regulates global climate by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
​
#OceanLiteracy #UNOceanDecade #ClimateAction #OneOceanOnePlanet #BluePlanet #WeatherAndClimate #ClimateScience #OceanMatters #ProtectWhatProtectsUs #SustainableFuture #EarthSystemScience #OceanEducation