Oceans play a critical role in regulating the Earth's temperature and climate.
1. Heat Absorption
2. Heat Storage
3. Heat Transport
4. Moderating Effects on Coastal Climates
5. Influence on Weather Systems
6. El Niño and La Niña
7. Carbon Sink
8. Sea Ice and Albedo
9. Thermal Inertia
10. Climate Feedbacks
Their capacity to absorb, store, and transport heat helps create the diverse climates and weather patterns experienced on Earth.
