We know how vast the ocean is, covering over 70% of the earth's surface. And we certainly enjoy the benefits that come from the ocean, whether that is lounging on a beach overlooking its enormity or partaking in the biological abundance that comes from its waters. But what are the influences we are having on the ocean and the subsequent consequences it may have for humanity? Early career scientists from NOAA and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego lead the audience on a journey of discovery of the things that first awed them about the ocean as well as the ocean's current challenges due to the rise in greenhouse gases and subsequent climate change. (#30793)