And again, just to see how truly mind-blowingly gobsmackingly bananas current global sea surface temperatures are, here is the graph of global sea surface temperatures with the year 2023 omitted.
I think it’s a good time to repost this! 1. #SeaLevelRise Warmer water expands, contributing to rising sea levels, which can lead to coastal erosion and threaten coastal communities. 2. #Coral Bleaching: Warmer temperatures stress corals, leading to bleaching and the potential death of coral reefs, which are critical marine habitats. 3.Shift in Marine Species Distribution: Species may migrate to cooler waters, disrupting #marineecosystems and fishing industries dependent on certain species. 4.Stronger Storms: Warm water fuels more powerful and frequent #hurricanes and #typhoons, increasing the risk to life, property, and ecosystems. 5.Decline in Fish Stocks: Higher temperatures can affect the reproduction and survival rates of fish, impacting global fish stocks and #foodsecurity. 6. #OceanAcidification: Warmer waters absorb more CO2, leading to #acidification that harms shellfish and other marine life with calcium carbonate structures. 7.Melting Polar Ice: Accelerated melting of #polaricecaps contributes further to sea level rise and the loss of habitats for species like polar bears. 8.Reduced Ocean Oxygen Levels: Warmer water holds less oxygen, leading to “#deadzones” where life is unsustainable, further stressing #marineecosystems. 9.Impact on Weather Patterns: Changes in sea surface temperature can alter weather patterns worldwide, potentially leading to more #droughts, #floods, and #heatwaves. 10.Threat to Human Livelihoods: Communities dependent on fishing, #tourism, and coastal living may face unprecedented challenges as marine ecosystems and weather patterns shift.