Understanding a Changing Planet
Oceans are Earth’s largest climate regulators, absorbing heat, storing energy, and redistributing warmth around the globe. Their powerful currents and interactions with the atmosphere help stabilize temperatures and shape global climate patterns.
Oceans and ice are two of the most powerful climate regulators on Earth. Together, they control temperature balance, weather systems, ocean circulation, sea levels, and the movement of heat and moisture around the planet.
Ocean and cryosphere systems are among the most important parts of Earth’s climate engine. Together, oceans and frozen regions regulate temperatures, drive weather patterns, influence sea levels, and help control the balance of life on the planet.
