Why is the ocean so important?

Why is he ocean important?

- Ocean covers 70% of Earth’s surface
- Its role is to soak up energy (heat) and carbon
dioxide.
How does the ocean soak up energy?
• Absorbs excess heat from the atmosphere
• Plants and animals such as algae and plankton will die if the ocean
gets too warm
How does the ocean soak up carbon dioxide?
• From the atmosphere
• However, the ocean is becoming more
acidic
Ocean acidification
How does the ocean affect the climate?
Does salt in the ocean have anything to do
with ocean conveyor belt?

- the amount of salt will affect the

currents
- saltier water is heavier than less salty
water