# The ocean plays a critical role in maintaining a stable climate

[[Oceans]] play a critical role in maintaining a [[stable climate]].

> Oceans are critical to understanding climate change. They cover about 70% of the planet’s surface and absorb more than 90% of global warming heat,
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> – [Extreme heat in oceans ‘passed point of no return’ in 2014 | Oceans | The Gua…](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/01/extreme-heat-oceans-passed-point-of-no-return-high-temperatures-wildlife-seas?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other)