Virginie Thierry
Climate change in the deep ocean: What we know
France-IFREMERFrench Institute of Marine Science
The main characteristic of this immense feature of our planet is its continuity. We talk about « the ocean » and not « the oceans. »
Why we need to better understand the sensitivity of the Southern Ocean to climate change
Sarah Fawcett
Virginie Thierry
I’m a physical oceanographer at Ifremer. I obtain and use data to learn more about how the ocean works. This data tells us about the current state of the ocean and its evolution over time. It shows the reality of climate change and is an invaluable resource for future generations.
About IFREMER
A pioneer in ocean science, IFREMER’s cutting-edge research is grounded in sustainable development and open science. Our vision is to advance science, expertise and innovation to : Protect and restore the ocean Sustainably use marine resources to benefit society Create and share ocean data, information & knowledge.
Our action for climate change
The ocean is a powerful climate regulator that stores and redistributes excess heat. Rising greenhouse gas emissions cause climate changes that disrupt the ocean's physicochemical mechanisms and equilibriums in ways never before experienced by humanity: altered oceanic circulation, acidification, extreme weather phenomena, and higher sea levels. Ifremer is committed to understanding the connections between the ocean and the climate and, more generally, how marine ecosystems and organisms are reacting to these extensive and ongoing changes.
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