Climate Change Effects on Marine Systems

Climate change impacts marine systems by raising ocean temperatures, which can harm marine life, disrupt breeding patterns, and cause coral bleaching. It also leads to sea level rise, threatening coastal habitats and ecosystems. Additionally, increased carbon dioxide absorption makes oceans more acidic, weakening shells and coral reefs. These changes reduce biodiversity, impair fishing industries, and alter the overall health of marine environments, affecting both wildlife and human communities dependent on ocean resources.