The Role of the Atlantic in Global Climate Change: How the Ocean Is Absorbing Carbon Emissions
by The Atlantic Ocean, though smaller in area than the Pacific and Indian oceans, plays an outsized role in regulating the Earth’s climate. It acts as …
Category: Threats to the Atlantic Ocean Ecosystem
The Impact of Oil Spills on the Atlantic Ocean’s Marine Life
From Caribbean reefs to the windswept coasts of Spain and Portugal, the Atlantic Ocean has borne repeated blows from accidental oil releases. Tanker groundings, pipeline …
Rising Sea Levels in the Atlantic: The Threat to Coastal Cities and Island Nations
Rising sea levels in the Atlantic represent one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. As global temperatures continue to climb due to …
Marine Life Under Threat: How Climate Change Is Reshaping the Atlantic Ocean Ecosystem
The Atlantic Ocean, a vast and dynamic body of water, is home to an extraordinary array of marine life—from the tiniest plankton to the majestic …
Marine Debris in the Atlantic: How Garbage Patches Are Forming in the World’s Oceans
The Atlantic Ocean, one of Earth’s most vital ecosystems, is facing a growing threat from marine debris. This debris, often consisting of plastic waste, discarded …
Plastic Pollution in the Atlantic Ocean: The Growing Crisis and Solutions
Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues facing our oceans today, and the Atlantic Ocean is no exception. From plastic bottles …