Introduction: Dangerous Rise of Oceans (02:10)
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This brief overview of rising ocean levels orients viewers with excerpts from the upcoming program.
Great Southern Ocean (02:45)
The Southern Ocean holds forty percent of ocean carbon dioxide. The Circumpolar Current is the largest ocean current; plunging currents absorb CO2 below the surface. Scientists gather data to monitor the Southern Ocean.
Argo Data (02:29)
Data shows that the Southern Ocean absorbs more heat than the rest of the globe. Lower salinity levels, due to ice sheet melt, is cause for concern.
Phytoplankton (02:02)
Plankton is important to ocean life and global carbon dioxide levels. Ocean warming reduces plankton in the ocean.
Great Barrier Reef (03:33)
Bernice Notenboom travels to the Heron Island Research Station to explore coral reefs with Prof. Ove Hoegh-Guldberg. Heron Island Research Station scientists study the role of coral reefs in the ocean system.
Coral Triangle (03:56)
Coral responds negatively to rising sea temperatures. Learn how coral colonies grow. Explore the Great Barrier Reef with Notenboom.
Coral Tipping Point (03:12)
Increased ocean temperatures and carbon dioxide levels are harmful to coral. A team of scientists is developing an early warning system to monitor the oceans.
Coral Predictions (05:15)
Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg's developed replicas of oceans past and future. He discusses the worst case scenario of global warming.
Symbiotic Relationships (03:14)
The reefs are losing plants and animals that serve functional roles. Reefs are in cooperative relationships with tiny algae.
Australia's Vulnerability (03:40)
Australia is particularly susceptible to climate change. Weather patterns in the changing climate are not favorable.
Tuvalu Under Threat (04:53)
As the ocean temperature rises, storms and sea level increase. This island nation could cease to exist if ocean levels continue to raise.
Tuvalu Residents (02:53)
Notenboom talks with residents about climate change and how it affects their lives. They consider the possibility of being forced to leave the island.
Tuvalu Food (04:15)
Notenboom attempts spear fishing with local fishermen; a storm moves in. Climate change hinders the island inhabitant's ability to farm. Much of the island now relies on imported food.
Tuvalu King Tide (02:39)
The local meteorologist noticed an increase in storm intensity in the last ten years. Tuvalu residents prepare to weather the coming storm and king tide.
Point of No Return (02:35)
Review critical climate change discussed in this film and how it affects the oceans. Explore potential actions that may help combat these changes.
Credits: Dangerous Rise of Oceans (00:48)
Credits: Dangerous Rise of Oceans
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