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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The loss of our island because of the ocean acidification
I live on a paradise island which is Tahiti in French Polynesia but human actions are disrupting our oceans in depth. Everyone has heard of global warming and rising sea levels. but another much lesser-known threat began 40 years ago to change the chemistry of all the oceans : acidification. We must do something to protect our islands before the loss of these.
I'm totally agree with you. I'm an islander too and I think ocean acidification is a real problem for us and for the world too
Yes. It is frightening that we see so many environmental disaster on the web and yet most of us don't realize our impact on the environment, our consequences. It is as if we were oblivious of this issue. It is so nice to see people care.
I'm with you on this point!! Because it is important to preserve our beautiful islands. As a matter of fact, we must act now by eating local products and by stopping buying products from other countries!
I agree with you too because of all new technologies, we pollute the environment. So we must protect our beautiful island.
I agree with you too because we need to protect our ocean. This problem impact more people and we need to react.
That is horrible! This is why we have to act now about ocean pollution
We should really protect our oceans
Yeah, that for a fact. If we don’t act now, it’s our home and islands that are going to desapear.