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Record Ocean Temperatures Slash Carbon Absorption by 10%

9/4/2025

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In 2023, record ocean temperatures led to a 10% decrease in carbon dioxide absorption, nearly one billion tons.
Stratification and biological processes helped partially offset this decline.
The study underscores the ocean's vulnerability and resilience to climate change, stressing the importance of reducing emissions to maintain its carbon sink capacity.

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Story summary

In 2023, record ocean temperatures led to a 10% decrease in carbon dioxide absorption, nearly one billion tons.
Stratification and biological processes helped partially offset this decline.
The study underscores the ocean's vulnerability and resilience to climate change, stressing the importance of reducing emissions to maintain its carbon sink capacity.