TED: Discovering ancient climates in oceans and ice | Rob Dunbar

The video discusses the interdisciplinary study of ocean and climate change, highlighting the challenges in climate negotiations and the importance of setting appropriate targets. It explains both natural and human-induced causes of climate change, emphasizing the role of CO2. The video details scientific drilling in the Antarctic to study past climate changes and coral studies to understand historical temperature records. It concludes with a discussion on ocean acidification and its impact on marine life, stressing the need to limit CO2 emissions.

What interdisciplinary approaches are necessary to study the ocean effectively?

What are the main climate change issues affecting the ocean mentioned in the text?

Why is ocean acidification a significant concern according to the speaker?

What challenges did the speaker face during the climate negotiations in Copenhagen?

What evidence suggests that the West Antarctic ice sheet is dynamic?

How do coral reefs serve as indicators of environmental change?

What methods are used to analyze the historical temperature of ocean waters?

What role does CO2 play in the ocean's chemistry according to the speaker?

What are the potential consequences of ocean acidification on marine life?

What is the significance of the statement made by Charlie Veron regarding ocean acidification?