Rates of climate change in deep oceans could be severely affected, even in the best case scenario: study

Rates of climate change in deep oceans could be severely affected, even in the best case scenario: study

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses climate velocity, which is the rate at which marine mammals must move to find suitable water temperatures as ocean layers warm. It explores three scenarios of greenhouse gas emissions: immediate reduction, mid-century reduction, and continued rise. Even with immediate reductions, climate velocity in the mesopologic layer could increase significantly by mid-century, affecting marine life.

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What is the significance of the report published in Nature Climate Change regarding climate velocity?

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How do ocean temperature changes impact marine mammals' movement?

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