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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Eating cows kill fishes
In our life we eat a lot of cows. Consuming organisms like these will greatly contribute to the natural gases present in the atmosphere. The greater the amoutn of carbon dioxide the more the carbon dioxide is being absorbed by the ocean. When the ocean eats up the carbon dioxide chemical stuff happens and it turns acid. Therefore eating cows will lead to ocean organisms dying in the ocean.