If so, in what ways?
2007-04-06 06:33:05 · 5 answers · asked by BARBiE 2 in Environment
Ocean temperatures are up just like air temperatures, so yes, sea life is affected. Also, the CO2 level in the water has gone up, because much of the extra CO2 released into the air by burning oil and coal gets dissolved in the ocean. And I have read some articles that say this results in chemical changes that are much more damaging than the temperature rise.
2007-04-06 06:57:54 · answer #1 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sure does. Marine creatures can only survive in a small temperature range will be doomed if the water temperature all around them changes. They can change depth, but that's problematic because of light and pressure changes.
Marine animals that can tolerate a larger temperature variation can avoid be eaten by staying put when the predators, which had to follow the temperature, leave.
2007-04-06 13:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by Meg W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Campbelp2002 has it right. A few more details.
The chemical change he refers to is that, with more CO2 in the ocean is that it creates acid which affects marine life.
Among the things which are the most sensitive are coral reefs, which are already dying, an early warning of bigger problems to come.
More here:
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,21517037-953,00.html
2007-04-06 15:47:42 · answer #3 · answered by Bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
the level of water rises at the poles n the marine life is hampered as the dissolved oxygen content decreases,temperature of water also rises.
2007-04-06 16:28:46 · answer #4 · answered by amrita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but not as much as it does land life...
Mostly effects coral reefs and secondarily
the marine life living in the reef...
2007-04-06 13:41:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋