The ocean is Earth’s largest natural buffer, acting as a vast carbon sink that absorbs around a quarter of the carbon dioxide generated by human activity. This vast expanse of water also serve as a thermal regulator, soaking up excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases and distributing it across the globe, helping to stabilise our climate.
However, over two centuries of increasing human impact, the buffering capacity of this vital resource is being stretched. Rising carbon dioxide levels are driving changes in ocean chemistry and temperature, with far-reaching consequences – not only for marine ecosystems, but also for the health of the planet as a whole.
At a time when climate change is accelerating, monitoring the ocean’s biogeochemical cycles has never been more critical. In this webinar, we hear from two researchers who are tracking ocean health through its chemistry, offering vital insights into what changing seas mean for our future.
During the session, we cover topics including:
- How ocean warming events reduce biological productivity and alter the oceans’ ability to absorb and sequester carbon
- Long-term monitoring tools including the Biogeochemical-Argo float network and the Pacific Continuous Plankton Recorder Survey
- The relationship between plankton communities and shifting marine biogeochemistry in the face of climate change
Please note, a certificate of attendance will be provided soon after the event. You do not need to request this – only those who attend the webinar live will be eligible.
Mariana Bif
Clare Ostle
