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.