Climate change and global warming pose a significant threat worldwide. Experts indicate that rising sea levels will have serious consequences not only for coastal cities but also for global supply chains.

Since 1900, sea levels have been rising at an average rate of 1.5 millimeters per year. This increase is driven by two main factors: thermal expansion and the melting of glaciers. Greenland lost 80 billion tons of ice just between September 2023 and August 2024.

Every 1 centimeter rise in sea level exposes approximately 6 million people worldwide to coastal flooding. This situation poses a significant threat, especially to low-lying metropolises like New York, Jakarta, and Manila.

Warming oceans are leading to an increase in marine heatwaves. This situation directly affects phytoplankton, disrupting the carbon cycle and weakening the oceans' ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Scientists argue that a more comprehensive monitoring of the oceans is necessary to better understand these effects. Continuous data collection during ocean monitoring studies is crucial for understanding the impacts of such events.