Oct
20
2017
U.S. Ocean Observation Critical to Understanding Climate Change, But Lacks Long-Term National Planning
The ocean plays a critical role in climate and weather, serving as a massive reservoir of heat and water that influences tropical storms, El Nin~o, and climate change. In addition, the ocean has absorbed 30 percent of the carbon dioxide associated with human activities, lessening the climate effects of fossil fuel combustion.
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