The link between the ocean and climate change

06 November 2020, Version 1
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Abstract

The ocean and the climate are inextricably linked, and although the ocean is a victim of climate change, it can also provide a huge part of the solution. BLUE is restoring ocean health to promote a stable climate by curbing the destruction of ocean biodiversity and protecting critical marine habitats. During this session, watch how BLUE is working to protect the High Seas and to secure a ‘Paris Agreement for the Oceans’. Learn about how BLUE is supporting the recovery of kelp off the Sussex coast, where Sir David Attenborough explains why these underwater forests are vital not just for sea life but for climate change. Finally, tune in for a family friendly introduction to blue carbon ecosystems that can absorb more carbon per unit area than terrestrial forests.

Keywords

oceans
climate change
marine life
kelp restoration
biodiversity

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