Deep oceans can mask global warming for decade-long periods

The ocean conveyor belt transports water -- and heat -- around the globe. (Credit: NOAA)

ScienceDaily (2011-09-18) -- The planet's deep oceans at times may absorb enough heat to flatten the rate of global warming for periods of as long as a decade even in the midst of longer-term warming, according to a new analysis.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110918144941.htm

Yesterday, Saturday september the 17th, we followed ( took photographs and video)  the annual event, well organized by Instituto Aqualung, for cleaning up the beaches in Rio de Janeiro. Kids and their parents,families, worked together during several hours helping to remove the small sized garbage that we always find in our beaches, generally hidden under the sand.It was a complete success and had a participation of the local midia and hundreds of people.This event helps to create an awareness process within the youngsters towards  taking actions to protect our fragile beach and shore ecosystems. 

http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/co2/

O desenho mostra como funcionam os principais processos da interface Oceano - Atmosfera
Desenho do WHOI