Question

How does the ocean affects ecosystems?

Answer 1

The ocean and coasts provide critical ecosystem services such as carbon storage, oxygen generation, food and income generation. Coastal ecosystems like mangroves, salt marshes and seagrasses play a vital role in carbon storage and sequestration.

Answer 2

Ocean acidification reduces the amount of carbonate, a key building block in seawater. ... Some algae and seagrass may benefit from higher CO2 concentrations in the ocean, as they may increase their photosynthetic and growth rates.