In addition to the famous impacts of atmospheric carbon on global warming, there is an equally worrisome effect of carbon dioxide on the oceans: ocean acidification (or OA for short). Here at I2SEA we have a series of resources about OA, including Our Acidifying Ocean, which is an introductory activity and virtual lab (note: now mobile compatible!).
A student suggested that we start a conversation topic about OA, and here it is! Have you heard about Ocean Acidification? If so, are you worried about it? How do you think we can best raise awareness about it among your fellow students and the general public? Have you seen particularly good links or films about OA that you would like to share? What are you doing to address the problem?
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Acid in our Ocean and its Effects
The ocean is a main part in many aspects of the earth. We are damaging it in many ways, which in turn damages us. Through air pollution, plastic, and water pollution we are making the ocean more acidic. This is not only harming our corals and fish but also us when we eat the fish and the amount of money it is taking to avoid this problem. Many people are trying different ways to fix this problem and they need to be taken into thought seriously and more widespread.