The oceans absorb between 25─30% of the CO₂ in the lower atmosphere.As the oceans heat up, this absorption

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As the oceans heat up, their ability to absorb CO₂ decreases. This is because warmer water can hold less gas than colder water, and because warming also increases stratification in the ocean which reduces the mixing of surface and deep waters where CO₂ is stored. Therefore, the oceans will absorb less CO₂ as they warm up.

The Oceans Absorb Between 25─30% of the CO₂ in the Lower