Climate experts search for answers in the oceans

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Plankton bloom off the coast of Norway acquired on 10 June 2006 by Envisats MERIS - an instrument optimised to detect ocean colour. Credits: ESA
Plankton bloom off the coast of Norway, acquired on 10 June 2006 by Envisat's MERIS - an instrument optimised to detect ocean colour. Credits: ESA

By absorbing half of the carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere, the oceans have a profound influence on climate. However, their ability to take up this carbon dioxide might be impaired as a result of climate change. To determine their response to global warming, ESA has backed two projects that provide systematic data on key oceanic variables – color and temperature.


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