Identify potential impacts of oceans on human populations as the result of climate change in the current century.(4 points)

Question

Coastal communities would have increased
due to sea level rise, and would be subject to more danger from stronger and more severe storms such as
. Warmer ocean waters will cause the migration of some marine species and the disappearance of others, affecting people who fish for a living and people who live off of food from the sea. Ocean currents could be affected, changing
. The levels of
in the oceans also increase with its warmth, threatening the survival of some species.

Answer 1

- Coastal flooding and erosion due to sea level rise
- Increased frequency and severity of storms
- Disruption of fisheries and livelihoods of coastal communities
- Changes in ocean currents and marine ecosystems