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Adapting to North Atlantic Ecosystem Changes in a Warming World

Explore the impact of global change on the North Atlantic marine ecosystem, from rising sea temperatures to shifting currents. Learn about the consequences for species like King Cod and coldwater corals as the region faces environmental transformations. Delve into the complexities of ocean acidification and the challenges posed by human activities. Artist Glynn Gorick captures the essence of this evolving landscape, where factors like deforestation, factories, and oil platforms contribute to the Earth's warming. Discover how natural forces and human influences shape the future of the North Atlantic, with a focus on the delicate balance between climate, wildlife, and sustainability.

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Adapting to North Atlantic Ecosystem Changes in a Warming World

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  1. The North Atlantic in an era of global change Bogi Hansen Faroe Marine Research Institute

  2. Cars Deforestation Factories Oil platforms

  3. The Earth The Earth should be warming and it is

  4. CO2and other greenhouse gases from human activity Global average surface air temperature (IPCC-2007) 2100: + 4ºC ? ºC 14.5 14.0 Natural forces, only 13.5 1850 1900 1950 2000 1950 1900 1850 2000

  5. Projected surface warming 2080-2099 for A2 scenario (IPCC 2007) North Atlantic 2 – 3 ºC warming ºC

  6. Annual mean surface temperature 5ºC NOAA

  7. North Atlantic currents STG SPG

  8. Surface temperature last five years (2006-2010) above the period (1951-1980)

  9. Annual increase (1985-2008) of extreme wave height 15-20% more frequent

  10. Whither the fish With warming, fish stocks should move northwards But, changing currents may be more important ?

  11. The marine ecosystem Artist:Glynn Gorick King Cod

  12. Atmosphere Rain Clouds Wind What will happen to King Cod ? Air temperature Light Temperature & Currents ?

  13. Ocean acidification CO2 H2CO3 - HCO3 + H+ - - CO3 + 2H+

  14. The sea surface has become more acidic since the Industrial revolution +25% Increased concentration of H+

  15. Coldwater corals

  16. How living conditions in the North Atlantic will be We don’t know But, they will change and continue to change

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