Oceans of the future: atmosphere–ocean interactions, warming, indirect effects of acidification and interpreting climate scenario data

What this note covers

1. Atmosphere–ocean interactions that drive weather and climate
2. Effects of warming on thermal regimes and physical–chemical parameters
3. Interpreting atmospheric data sets to predict futures
4. Comparing geological evidence with land-use, CO2 and temperature
5. Indirect consequences of ocean acidification
6. Putting it together: future-scenario questions

6 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes