CO 2 . A smaller ocean carbon sink can also be the outcome when climate changes affect major ocean currents, or when, due to changes in the marine environment (warming, acidification, nutrient and light [...] warming ocean simply can’t absorb as much as a cold one. In addition, the constant absorption of carbon dioxide affects the chemical balance of seawater. This phenomenon, referred to as ocean acidification [...] environmental scientist Dr. Judith, jpg | 14 MB Media Dialogue & Lectures Lectures | 06.11.2019 #Oceans4future? The ocean in the Global Carbon Budget Helmholtz Horizons Policy advice since 2018 Global Carbon Budget