OCEAN

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HOW DOES THE OCEAN CURRENTS AFFECT THE
CLIMATE?
• Ocean current are a continuous and directed movement of the ocean
water. The currents will travel thousands of kilometers, in the process
establishing a conveyor belt globally that brings about different
climatic conditions across the world. The current will either act above
the surface of the ocean, or deep below the surface of the ocean (at
least 300 meters), Depending on the cause, ocean currents will ,move
vertically or horizontally, and they can also be influenced by the land
masses that border the ocean, the topography or the shape of the
ocean basin.

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HOW DOES THE OCEAN CURRENTS AFFECT THE
CLIMATE?
• The ocean warms and cools more slowly than the
atmosphere, thus coastal weather tends to be more
moderate than continental weather, with fewer hot
and cold extremes. Evaporation from the ocean,
especially in the tropics, creates most rain clouds,
influencing the location of wet and dry zones on land.

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WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE
OCEAN?

•First, climate change is causing

some serious changes in oceans,
including temperature
increase, sea level rise.

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WHERE ARE PLACES
THAT OCEAN AFFECT
THE CLIMATE?
The Tropical Countries

Tropical countries are nations

that are located in the
tropics, the belt-shaped region
of the Earth closest to the
Equator, horizontally bordered
by the Tropic of Cancer to the
north and the Tropic of
Capricorn to the south.

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THE TROPICS ARE THE REGIONS OF EARTH SURROUNDING
THE EQUATOR. THEY ARE DEFINED IN LATITUDE BY THE 
TROPIC OF CANCER IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE AT
23°26′10.6″ (OR 23.43627°) N AND THE 
TROPIC OF CAPRICORN IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE
 AT 23°26′10.6″ (OR 23.43627°) S. THE TROPICS ARE ALSO
REFERRED TO AS THE TROPICAL ZONE AND THE TORRID
ZONE.

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 EXAMPLES OF TROPICAL COUNTRIES

Western hemisphere

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 MEXICO
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 ALL OF CENTRAL AMERICA
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 ALL OF THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS FROM JUST
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SOUTH OF NASSAU IN THE BAHAMAS 10
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THE TOP HALF OF SOUTH AMERICA 11
 COLOMBIA
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 ECUADOR
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 PERU
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BOLIVIA
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 VENEZUELA
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 GUYANA
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 SURINAME
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 FRENCH GUIANA
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 CHILE
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 ARGENTINA
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 PARAGUAY
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 BRAZIL
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 PHILIPPINES
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•Not all tropical countries have the same
climate, but they all have a limited range
in their temperatures and less climate
change over a year than is found in other
zones. Their climate is distinguished
chiefly by wet and dry seasons.

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WHY ARE OUR OCEANS IMPORTANT? IT’S A VALID QUESTION.
AFTERALL, HUMANS LIVE ON LAND…SO WHY SHOULD WE
CARE ABOUT THE HEALTH OF OUR OCEANS AND SEAS? 
• Besides the fact that oceans are home to countless marine species, they
also greatly contribute to the health of animals that live on land and
provide many benefits to humans. According to the 
National Ocean Service, the ocean produces more than 50 percent of
the planet’s oxygen and it regulates our climate and weather patterns.
We also rely on the ocean to transport goods, and it contributes to the
worldwide economy through tourism, food, and other industries. Not
to mention, communities across the globe rely on fish for protein and
ocean ingredients used to make modern medicine. 

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ONE MAJOR WAY YOU CAN PROTECT THE OCEAN THIS WORLD OCEANS
DAY IS BY TAKING ACTIONS THAT FOCUS ON KEEPING CORAL REEFS
HEALTHY. HERE ARE A FEW SIMPLE WAYS TO START MAKING A
DIFFERENCE:
• Educate Yourself: Collectively, one of our biggest faults is a lack of knowledge
about the ocean and why it is so important to protect. To be part of the solution,
you first need to educate yourself. Start by checking out our list of 
e-learning resources or our reef-safe travel guide. 
• Keep the Ocean Plastic-Free: By reducing your plastic use, recycling, and
picking up litter, you are preventing trash from entering the ocean. It’s estimated
that at least 14 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean each year—and toxic
chemicals are binding to the materials. As a result, corals and other marine
animals ingest harmful plastics and many also suffer from physical injuries or
death.

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OUR TEAM Jen Evangelin F. Bonares Darryl F. Bastatnte Samantha B. Bernabe Kean Obaña

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Princess Lyka Terrones Ronald Jhay Altes

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THANK
YOU

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