Ocean currents circulate vital heat and moisture around the globe, similar to the human circulatory system. Physical oceanic processes like the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) in the Pacific Ocean basin and the Gulf Stream current in the Atlantic can influence climate worldwide. Just like our hearts must be monitored and cared for to ensure long-term health, USGS studies our oceans to better understand these processes and how they influence our climate. This knowledge is critical for monitoring and predicting how our ocean-climate system is shifting, affecting both people and ecosystems in our changing world.
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Marine Environment Management Planning Specialist at United Nations Environment Programme – Nairobi, Kenya
Description The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that…
Ocean Facts
The ocean influences and regulates Earth’s climate, acting like the planet’s ‘heart.’
Ocean currents circulate vital heat and moisture around the globe, similar to the human circulatory…
Ocean Facts
The ocean covers 71% of the Earth’s surface.
It also holds about 96.5% of all Earth’s water – that’s a volume of 320…
Opinion
5 reasons you should care about our ocean
Our ocean is in serious trouble. Heating, pollution, acidification, and oxygen loss pose serious threats…
Climate
El Nino in Kenya
El Niño can influence the country’s climate and weather conditions. El Niño is associated with…
