The ocean is losing its ability to store heat as the planet warms up

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February 7, 2025, 1:36 PM

• •The ocean’s ability to absorb heat into its depths appears to be rapidly declining
• •This could lead to prolonged marine heatwaves, increased ocean warming and greater stress on marine ecosystems
• •The loss of this vital cooling mechanism suggests we could be entering a new phase of climate change

The ocean's ability to absorb heat is declining, leading to prolonged marine heatwaves and increased ocean warming. This could harm ocean life and could be a sign that we are entering a new phase of climate change.

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