The phrase "ocean uptake" refers to the process where the Earth's oceans absorb or take in substances from the atmosphere, such as gases or chemicals.
Sentences with «ocean uptake»
In other words, is the larger - than - earlier - thought increase in atmospheric temperatures occurring in tandem with the natural variation in ocean uptake during the last decade or so? (realclimate.org)
Changes in upper - ocean biological productivity could also enhance or inhibit ocean uptake. (giss.nasa.gov)
The excess CO2 we put into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, or natural gas is removed very slowly by ocean uptake and other geological processes. (slate.com)