Ocean Temperature

Definition

Ocean temperature refers to the measurement of how warm or cold ocean water is. It plays a crucial role in regulating climate patterns and influencing marine ecosystems.

Related terms

Thermohaline Circulation: The global pattern of ocean currents driven by differences in water density caused by variations in temperature and salinity.

El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO): A climate pattern characterized by changes in sea surface temperatures across the tropical Pacific Ocean that can influence weather patterns worldwide.

Coral Bleaching:

The process where coral reefs lose their vibrant colors due to stress-induced expulsion of symbiotic algae caused by high water temperatures.