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Source<\/strong>: The post rise of ocean temperatures has been created, based on the article \u201cOceans have a fever here’s why\u201d<\/strong> published in \u201cIndian express<\/strong>\u201d on 19th March 2024.<\/p>\n UPSC<\/strong> Syllabus<\/strong> Topic<\/strong>: <\/strong>GS paper-3-Disaster management<\/p>\n News<\/strong>: This article discusses how the ocean’s surface temperature is rising to record levels, mainly due to human activities like burning fossil fuels. Rise of ocean temperatures<\/strong><\/p>\n In February 2024, the global sea surface temperature was 21.06\u00b0C, the highest since 1979.<\/p>\n It surpassed the previous record of 20.98\u00b0C set in August 2023. Since March 2023, temperatures have been exceptionally high.<\/p>\n Human Activities:<\/strong> Since the 19th century, burning fossil fuels has released large amounts of greenhouse gases, significantly contributing to global warming.<\/p>\n Greenhouse Gas Absorption:<\/strong> About 90% of the extra heat trapped by greenhouse gases is absorbed by the oceans, steadily increasing their temperatures.<\/p>\n El Ni\u00f1o:<\/strong> This weather pattern, causing abnormal warming of waters in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, contributes to both ocean and global temperature rises.<\/p>\n Reduced Sahara Dust:<\/strong> Less dust blowing off the Sahara Desert means less shading over the Atlantic, leading to increased sunlight absorption and higher ocean temperatures.<\/p>\n Impact on Marine Ecosystems:<\/strong> Warmer oceans lead to increased stratification, disrupting the mixing of water layers. This affects marine life, especially the population of phytoplankton, crucial for marine food webs.<\/p>\n Coral bleaching:<\/strong> These have doubled in frequency between 1982 and 2016, causing intense coral bleaching, which harms coral reproduction and increases vulnerability to diseases.<\/p>\n Changes in Marine Behavior:<\/strong> Warming oceans alter the migration patterns of aquatic animals.<\/p>\n Intensification of Storms: <\/strong>Warmer oceans contribute to more frequent and severe storms. They increase evaporation rates and heat transfer, leading to stronger winds, heavier rainfall, and more flooding when storms reach land.<\/p>\n Historical Data Point:<\/strong> Record sea surface temperature of 21.06\u00b0C in February 2024, illustrating the ongoing warming trend.<\/p>\n To mitigate the impacts of rising sea surface temperatures, urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is vital. The oceans have absorbed 90% of excess heat, exacerbating marine ecosystem damage and intensifying storms. Reducing emissions can slow these trends, as emphasized by the World Meteorological Organisation’s reports.<\/p>\n Question for practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n Examine the primary factors contributing to the rise in ocean temperatures and the associated concerns related to it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Source: The post rise of ocean temperatures has been created, based on the article \u201cOceans have a fever here’s why\u201d published in \u201cIndian express\u201d on 19th March 2024. 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What are the factors contributing to the rise of ocean temperatures?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What are the concerns related to the rise of ocean temperature?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Way forward <\/strong><\/h2>\n