The Oceans
In this Read More section on The Oceans, we will look at predictions of how global warming will change sea level and ocean circulation and how this is likely to further affect the climate of the Earth. We will also look at the North Atlantic Oscillation, a natural weather pattern, which controls whether winters in Europe are warm and wet or sunny and dry. We will also discuss why large areas of the oceans have lots of nutrients but little phytoplankton growth, concentrating on the importance of iron as a micronutrient. Finally we will look at how gases from phytoplankton enter the atmosphere and introduce the concept of climate feedback loops.
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