Sea levelsRising sea levels are a new concern that will effect many people and ecosystems worldwide. The tide gauge measurements show a worldwide increase of sea level of 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) the rise is due to the expansion of ocean water due to rising temperatures and the melting of mountain glaciers and ice caps
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PreciptationIncreases in precipitation can cause floods and landslides, while decreases may lead to droughts and wildfires
El Niño events, monsoons, and hurricanes also effect short-term global climate change |
SalinityThat arctic sea ice is shrinking at a rate of 9.6 percent per decade. Ice thinning and retreat has impacts on ocean salinity, heat balance and animal habitat. This loss of sea ice also effects the reflectivity of the Earth’s surfaces and it also causes animals in the ocean to get sick like how with all of the crabs and oyesters
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