Ocean State Report 5 Summary Now Available

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Ocean State Report 5 Summary Now Available | CMEMS (copernicus.eu)

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The Summary is divided into four chapters, presenting the data of a changing ocean

from several angles. Chapters one, two, and three present the state and key observations of a

changing ocean, examine the evolving impacts of these changes in

line with climate change, and discuss the importance of sustainable ocean governance for 

managing impacts. 

The Summary concludes with chapter four which highlights new tools developed using 

Copernicus Marine Service products and illustrates how accurate and timely information is

key to monitoring, understanding, and adapting to a changing ocean.  

The sections below highlight the key points discussed in each chapter.  

1 A CHANGING OCEAN

2 IMPACTS OF A CHANGING OCEAN

3 MANAGING A CHANGING OCEAN

4 MONITORING A CHANGING OCEAN

A CHANGING OCEAN

Chapter one discusses the importance of the ocean, its current state, and the key changes

observed in 2019 and 2020. The global ocean covers 71% of the Earth’s surface and is

responsible for regulating the Earth’s climate and sustaining life.

However, the ocean is undergoing swift, stark, and severe changes

from natural variations, overexploitation, and anthropogenic influences.

Human-induced climate change has already contributed roughly 1.1°C to

global warming [1], causing unprecedented changes which are affecting the ocean, its coasts,

and its composition.  

To track these changes, key Ocean Monitoring Indicators – a set of simple, easy-to-understand

parameters for describing, measuring, and monitoring the state of the ocean – observe relevant

ocean phenomena, such as sea level rise or sea ice decline.

The summary draws on this catalogue of indicators to provide the data necessary to

monitor current changes and predict future changes across the Blue, Green, and White ocean.

 

 
 

 

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