Water takes up a larger percentage of the surface of our Earth than does land. The earth's oceans are vital aspects to our environment and it is necessary that we take care of them. On another note, global warming is an issue that is having effects on almost all aspects of our environment. Global warming itself means a gradual increase in the temperature of our Earth's atmosphere over large periods of time. There is evidence that global warming has occurred in the atmosphere, however, now we are beginning to see its effects in the world's oceans, as well. Though some may not see the connection that it has with the oceans, it has had quite a profound effect on our Earth's oceans. As I mentioned before, oceans are environments that must maintain each characteristic in order to survive. If one aspect of the ocean becomes altered, it leads to many consequences.
Oceans are one of the most difficult areas to measure and take data from in our environment. However, we must first......
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