Even a small rise in sea surface temperature can disrupt coral reefs, threaten marine biodiversity, and reshape ocean ecosystems across the Pacific. This visualization presents long-term Sea Surface Temperature (SST) trends for Pacific Island countries from 1990 to 2025.
Sea Surface Temperature (SST) measures the average temperature of the ocean surface. Changes in SST can influence coral reefs, marine biodiversity, and ecosystem health.
Even small increases in sea level can accelerate coastal flooding, shoreline erosion, and threaten low-lying Pacific islands. Explore how sea level anomalies have changed over time.
Sea Level Anomaly
Sea Level Anomalies measure changes in sea level relative to the long-term average. Rising sea levels increase coastal flooding, erosion, and saltwater intrusion, especially for low-lying Pacific islands.
The Red List Index reflects changes in overall biodiversity. Higher values indicate healthier ecosystems, while declining values suggest increasing extinction risk for species.
Red List Index
The Red List Index measures trends in species extinction risk. Values closer to 1 indicate healthier biodiversity, while lower values reflect increasing threats to ecosystems.
Climate change affects the Pacific through rising sea levels and declining biodiversity. Protecting marine ecosystems and reducing global emissions are essential to safeguard the future of Pacific Island communities.
Sea level anomalies have generally increased across many Pacific Island countries, raising the risk of coastal flooding, erosion, and saltwater intrusion.
The Red List Index shows gradual declines in biodiversity, highlighting growing extinction risks and the need for stronger conservation efforts.
Sustainable policies, ecosystem restoration, and global cooperation are crucial to protect the Pacific for future generations.