Climate change
Climate change poses different problems in the sea than it does on land. One of the main concerns among scientists is that, as more and more of the excessive carbon we produce dissolves into the sea, the water will become more acidic. This, of course, changes the parameters of life for countless sea creatures, many of which will simply not be able to adapt. Coral reefs are a prime example, as they provide food and shelter to almost a quarter of life beneath the waves. It is very important for us to better understand the mechanisms and what is at stake. The Changing Oceans Expedition will carry out a number of studies linked to climate change and its impact on the seas.
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Cumulative human impact on the Oceans
A local fisherman, Ylias, joins the expedition's scientific team, including scientists from the USA and Italy in the marine protected aera of Al Hoceima, Morocco. Their goal, validate and improve "a global map of cumulative human impact on marine ecosystems" (Science Feb 2008).
