Some GCM Models have shown that the Indian Ocean is warming faster than any other ocean due to global warming. This could be due to a number of reasons including restricted ocean circulation due to the ocean being primarily landlocked compared to the Pacific and Atlantic. This leads to heat being dispersed through the whole ocean at a much slower rate. This spells trouble for countries surrounding the Indian Ocean.

Higher temperatures could mean a decrease in phytoplankton and could weaken the monsoon season of South Asia. A decrease in phytoplankton would mean a decrease in fishing as it is the base of marine life food chains. Many South Asian countries are dependent on fishing so this would affect food supplies for a large portion of the earth’s population. In addition, a shift and weakening of the monsoon season could rob many people of much needed rain in the monsoon season. Most places will receive less rain and crops could suffer while editorial locations around the Indian Ocean could experience a rise in precipitation but this may still lead to adverse effects as rainfall totals will be unpredictable. Higher temperatures means the atmosphere can hold higher levels of moisture and this could lead to longer droughts outside of monsoon season.

This article caught my attention because such a small area holds the majority of the world’s population and global warming would be affecting so many people.

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