The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is the world's largest ocean current, encircling Antarctica and connecting the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. It plays a crucial role in global climate regulation by facilitating the exchange of heat and nutrients between ocean basins and influencing carbon dioxide absorption in the Southern Ocean.

Antarctic Circumpolar Current

world's largest ocean current

encircling Antarctica

connecting the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans

Global climate regulation refers to the processes and policies aimed at managing and mitigating the impacts of climate change on a worldwide scale, involving international cooperation and adherence to agreements like the Paris Accord. It encompasses strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance carbon sinks, and promote sustainable development to ensure environmental stability and resilience against climate-related disruptions.

global climate regulation

exchange of heat and nutrients

ocean basins

Carbon dioxide absorption is a crucial process in mitigating climate change, as it involves the uptake of CO2 from the atmosphere by natural sinks like oceans, forests, and soil. This process helps regulate atmospheric CO2 levels, thereby influencing global temperature and climate patterns.

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