Investigating the Impact of Climate Change on Marine Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning

1. Introduction 2. Background on Climate Change 2.1. Definitions and Concepts 2.2. Historical Climate Trends 2.3. Projections and Models 3. Marine Biodiversity Overview 3.1. Importance of Marine Biodiversity 3.2. Current Status of Marine Species 3.3. Threats to Marine Biodiversity 4. Climate Change Effects on Oceans 4.1. Ocean Temperature Changes 4.2. Ocean Acidification 4.3. Sea Level Rise 5. Impacts on Marine Biodiversity 5.1. Species Distribution Shifts 5.2. Coral Reefs and Climate Change 5.3. Impact on Fish Populations 6. Ecosystem Functioning Alterations 6.1. Primary Production Changes 6.2. Changes in Marine Food Webs 6.3. Effects on Habitat Structure 7. Adaptive Strategies and Solutions 7.1. Marine Protected Areas 7.2. Conservation and Restoration Efforts 7.3. Policy and Governance Mechanisms 8. Future Research Directions 8.1. Innovative Monitoring Techniques 8.2. Predictive Modeling Advances 8.3. Societal Implications and Outreach