The ocean absorbs about a quarter of the CO2 that humans produce each year. This is because the ocean is a huge reservoir of CO2 that can take many years to release.
What Percent Of The Co2 Is Held In The Ocean?
The ocean holds about 23% of the total CO2 in the atmosphere. The ocean is a huge reservoir of carbon that can take centuries to release.
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