A warming ocean

[Old Rocks]

This years American Geophysical Conferance is done. And some good information has been presented by real scientists. Here is some information on the 'Blob' of warm water off our Pacific Coast.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

The Blob ate my warming!!!

 

[CrusaderFrank]

This years American Geophysical Conferance is done. And some good information has been presented by real scientists. Here is some information on the 'Blob' of warm water off our Pacific Coast.

^ Still hasn't posted a single repeatable experiment linking a rounding error increase in an atmospheric trace element to an increase in temperature.

Not a single experiment, not in years

 

[IsaacNewton]

This years American Geophysical Conferance is done. And some good information has been presented by real scientists. Here is some information on the 'Blob' of warm water off our Pacific Coast.

Thanks for posting.

The Humboldt squid, a large squid found mostly near the equator has been moving north as the oceans warm. They are invading territory they've never occupied off of California's coast and are wreaking havoc on the food chain there. They are very aggressive, attacking divers that attempt to study them.

There are many species that are doing the same, moving north as the cold water recedes north. Destruction of ecosystems that have existed for millions of years will have unalterable consequences.

Add to this that the oceans are acidifying because they are absorbing billions of tons of the CO2 being pumped into the atmosphere by human activity, which is then converted to carbonic acid, and you are seeing one consequence after another that are adding up quickly to a catastrophe for life in the oceans.

 

[Pete7469]

Thanks OldCocks, there hasn't been a globabble whining thread for us to ridicule in hours.

BTW if you want to cut your own carbon footprint in half, take the plastic bag challenge today.

First recycle a plastic bag, place it over your head and tape the edges around your neck in order to seal in all that polluting CO2. Leave it in place for about 12 hours. Don't worry if you feel sleepy, you'll be just overwhelmed with the contentment of doing something productive for the world.

I guarantee that tomorrow the world will be a cooler place, and the collective intelligence of mankind will increase.

 

[Old Rocks]

So, you regard that as an intelligent comment on the presentation of information from scientists who have spent decades studying the issue. Petey, old boy, you are truly an idiot.

 

[waltky]

Keep safety in mind...

Coast Guard Warns of Dangerous Water Temperatures
Dec 22, 2015 — The Coast Guard is reminding boaters and paddlers heading out on the water this holiday season to keep safety in mind.

Weather forecasts are slated to bring unseasonably warm air, but the water can be dangerously cold. The current water temperature in Boston Harbor is 46 degrees Fahrenheit, but last winter during the coldest month it averaged 36 degrees Fahrenheit. "Excited boaters and paddlers in their new canoes and kayaks will understandably want to take advantage of the mild weather," said Walt Taylor, the 1st Coast Guard District's recreational boating safety specialist. "The Coast Guard strongly recommends everyone boating this winter always wear a lifejacket over a dry-suit or wetsuit, carry a VHF radio, and file a float plan with someone who knows when you are leaving, where you are going, and when you plan to be back."

Crew members from the Coast Guard Cutter Spencer leak-test their survival suits in chilly Boston Harbor Nov. 18, 2015. As air and water temperatures drop, the Spencer crew are preparing for the approaching winter.​

The ocean and inland waterways in New England pose unique dangers in the wintertime. "When a person falls in cold water, their body responds to initial shock with an instantaneous gasp for air," said Taylor. "If their head is underwater, this may cause the person to swallow water and drown." The Coast Guard's boating safety mobile app titled "United States Coast Guard" can be found in Apple and Google Play online stores, and is a great tool for boaters. Features of the app include state boating information, a safety equipment checklist, navigation rules, float plans, and calling features to report pollution or suspicious activity.

When location services are enabled, app users can receive the latest weather reports from the closest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather buoys, as well as report the location of a hazard on the water. The app also features an emergency assistance button, which does not replace a VHF radio, but is capable of calling the closest Coast Guard command center if within cell range.

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