How do oceans regulate the composition of the atmosphere and how do ocean currents impact the climate and economy of a country?
The oceans are a great contributor to the carbon cycle. The bio eco-system in the ocean in a way converts CO2 to Oxygen.
The ocean acts as a global climate control system: it regulates the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere by absorbing, storing and releasing the greenhouse gas in a variety of ways and places, thereby affecting Earth's climate. The oceans influence climate by absorbing solar radiation and releasing heat needed to drive the atmospheric circulation, by releasing aerosols that influence cloud cover, by emitting most of the water that falls on land as rain, by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it for years to millions of population. Likewise, there are transfers of gases between the ocean and the atmosphere, mainly with carbon dioxide being absorbed by the ocean from the atmosphere and oxygen being released by the ocean into the atmosphere. As the oceans dissolved and stored CO2, the gas went from being a major component of the Earth's atmosphere to a trace gas, thereby changing the atmosphere's composition and climate. Ocean currents act much like a conveyor belt, transporting warm water and precipitation from the equator toward the poles and cold water from the poles back to the tropics. Thus, ocean currents regulate global climate, helping to counteract the uneven distribution of solar radiation reaching Earth's surface. The ocean generates 50 percent of the oxygen we need, absorbs 25 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions and captures 90 percent of the excess heat generated by these emissions. It is not just 'the lungs of the planet' but also its largest 'carbon sink' a vital buffer against the impacts of climate change.Warm currents raise the temperature of the areas adjacent to them, while colder currents lower the temperature of the adjacent area. Apart from climate, these currents have an impact on oceanic shipping. Because ships always travel in the direction of the currents, their speed increases and less fuel are consumed. Ocean currents act much like a conveyor belt, transporting warm water and precipitation from the equator toward the poles and cold water from the poles back to the tropics. Thus, ocean currents regulate global climate, helping to counteract the uneven distribution of solar radiation reaching Earth's surface. Ocean currents affect the shipping industry, commercial and recreational fishing, and recreational navigation for boats. They play a role in the distribution of pollution, such as oil spills. The ocean is a significant influence on Earth's weather and climate. The ocean covers 70% of the global surface. This great reservoir continuously exchanges heat, moisture, and carbon with the atmosphere, driving our weather patterns and influencing the slow, subtle changes in our climate. Dynamic and powerful, the ocean plays a vital role in Earth's climate. It helps regulate Earth's temperature, absorbs carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, and fuels the water cycle. One of the most important functions of the ocean is to move heat around the planet via currents. Warm currents raise the temperature of the areas adjacent to them, while colder currents lower the temperature of the adjacent area. Apart from climate, these currents have an impact on oceanic shipping. Because ships always travel in the direction of the currents, their speed increases and less fuel is consumed.
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