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1. Effects of Climate Change on Biodiversity
The seas are absorbing carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere, which is making them more acidic.
Certain marine creatures, including corals and
shellfish, are finding it more difficult to form
their skeletons and shells as a result. Plankton,
the foundation of the marine food chain, are
suffering as a result of ocean acidification. Ocean
acidification is a result of climate change, which
increases the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2)
absorbed by the seas. Seawater loses pH and
becomes more acidic as a result of dissolved CO2
forming carbonic acid. This process upsets
ecosystems and jeopardizes marine biodiversity
by making it more difficult for marine species to
form their skeletons and shells.
Certain species are being forced to relocate in order to
find appropriate habitats due to climate change. This
can be challenging since certain species might not be
able to locate adequate new habitats. Conflicts
between species can also result from shifts in their
geographic distribution, as they vie for the same
resources. Certain species are expanding into colder
regions as a result of climate change. The reason for
this is that as the Earth warms, species are searching
for environments that will allow them to survive. For
instance, in quest of colder climates, certain plants
and animals are migrating northward.
All around the world, ecosystems are
disappearing and becoming more fragmented due
to climate change. Rising sea levels, wildfires,
and deforestation are the causes of this. One of the
greatest risks to biodiversity is habitat loss since it
can cause species to go extinct. Climate change is
a major threat to biodiversity, and it is important
to take action to address this issue. We can reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, protect habitats, and
restore degraded ecosystems. By taking action, we
can help to protect the Earth's rich biodiversity.
Precipitation patterns are changing globally due to
climate change. More floods in some places and more
droughts in others are the results of this. Variations in
precipitation patterns can disturb ecosystems and
make it harder for certain species to survive, which
can have a detrimental effect on biodiversity. Climate
change modifies air circulation patterns, which affects
the distribution of moisture and increases
precipitation variability across regions. Warmer air
retains more moisture, which could make rainfall
episodes more intense. Conversely, drier places might
get less precipitation, which could change the water
availability and ecosystems.
Climate warming is causing an alarming
rate of glacier and ice sheet melting.
Rising sea levels as a result of this are
flooding coastal ecosystems and
uprooting animals. Aquatic habitats are
suffering as a result of the disruption of
freshwater rivers and streams caused by
the melting of glaciers and ice sheets.
Certain infectious diseases are becoming more
common as a result of climate change. This is
due to the fact that rising temperatures and
altered precipitation patterns are fostering an
environment that is more conducive to the
spread of illness. For instance, as temperatures
rise, the mosquito that spreads the Zika virus
is able to reach new areas. Also, Wildfire risk
is rising due to climate change. This is because
drier weather combined with warmer
temperatures are making it easier for wildfires
to start and spread. Wildfires can wipe out
entire species and ruin ecosystems. For
instance, billions of animals perished in the
2019–2020 Australian wildfires.
The advantages that people receive from
ecosystems, such as pollination, food
production, and clean air and water, are
known as ecosystem services. Certain
ecological services are being lost as a result
of climate change. For instance, fewer
pollinators are available as a result of
climate change, which is detrimental to
agriculture. The welfare of humans may
suffer if ecological services are lost.
Hurricanes, droughts, and floods are
among the more extreme weather events
that are being brought on by climate
change. Both ecosystems and species
may be killed by these occurrences. For
instance, droughts can harm plants and
animals, and hurricanes can devastate
forests and coral reefs. Ocean currents
are changing as a result of climate
change. Because it may cause a
disruption in the plankton and nutrient
distribution, this is detrimental to marine
ecosystems. Fish and other marine
animal distribution can shift as a result of
variations in ocean currents.
Water acidification Species Shift Habitat fragmentation
Change in precipitation pattern
Melting of Ice Sheets Emergence of new diseases
Loss of Ecosystem Services Change in weather conditions
and ocean currents