GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Climate change warms the ocean, causing knock-on effects such as thermal expansion-which leads to a rise in sea level-and changes in ocean currents. The melting of ice both on land and in the sea also affects the ocean, causing more sea-level rise and reducing the salinity of the ocean, respectively.

Detailed explanation-2: -By absorbing increased carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the ocean reduces the warming impact of these emissions were they to remain in the atmosphere.

Detailed explanation-3: -Climate change is projected to lead to an increased number of warm days and nights, hotter temperatures and increased precipitation. Sea level rise and saltwater intrusion will be major issues for the islands and climate change will have major impacts on agriculture in the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -Coral bleaching. Fish migration. Drowning wetlands. Ocean acidification. A disastrous positive feedback loop. 08-Oct-2013