# Oceans Absorb More CO2 Than We Thought! 🌊

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**Created:** [November 4, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/oceans-absorb-more-co2-than-we-thought/295082 "2024-11-04T17:34:33Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 4, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/oceans-absorb-more-co2-than-we-thought/295082/1 "2024-11-04T17:34:34Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Enhanced CO2 Absorption**  
A new study reveals that oceans absorb **7% more CO2** than previously estimated, improving our understanding of the ocean’s role in climate change.

2. **The Ocean Skin Effect**  
Researchers found that subtle temperature differences at the ocean’s surface, termed the “ocean skin,” significantly enhance carbon dioxide absorption from the atmosphere.

3. **Importance of Accurate Measurements**  
This research emphasizes the need for precise measurements in evaluating air-sea CO2 fluxes, which traditionally overlooked the influence of temperature variations in the near-surface layer.

4. **Implications for Climate Models**  
Dr. Gavin Tilstone highlights the complexity of the ocean’s water column structure, underscoring its impact on CO2 draw-down and the necessity of incorporating these findings into climate models.

5. **Vital Role of Oceans**  
The study reinforces the ocean’s crucial role in regulating the planet’s carbon cycle and climate, emphasizing the importance of continued research in this area.

**Read more at:** [SciTechDaily](https://scitechdaily.com/new-study-reveals-oceans-absorb-more-co2-than-previously-thought/)