Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Oceans and climate change

This report was made by Mayra Nuñez for the City Council of San Diego to provide information on the effects on climate change and what changes are going to be made. Everyone needs to know what is going to happen because of climate change.

When sea level rises it causes glaciers and icebergs to melt, causing the oceans to fill with more water. Increase in CO2 at surface causes water to become more acidic. When surface water warms it increases layering which makes it harder for water to mix. Warmer water does not hold as much gas.

Ocean temperatures and air temperatures have increased around the whole world it is most likely that it is also going to happen in San Diego. It will have impacts in animals because the range will shift and if it gets too warm in native location populations will move north. Animals like shrimp, tuna, and crabs will end up dying. 

The sea level is rising which is causing glaciers and icebergs to melt, causing the oceans to fill with more water. This will have an impact on animals and humans. Coastal and intertidal animals will be affected because it will flood their habitat. 

The dissolvement of carbon dioxide in the oceans will cause water to become more acidic. Animals will have an effect because the range will shift. There will be less suitable habitats for animals which means there will be fever animals. 

The ocean is beginning to lose oxygen. If surface water warms, warmer water does not hold as much gas as cold water. Increased layering makes it harder for water to mix. 

Due to these impacts and consequences, the City Council can begin to plan a future for San Diego. Warming, sea level rise, ocean acidification, and ocean deoxygenation is causing all these impacts and consequences. Climate change is also making a big difference.