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?
Ocean Acidification >
Ocean Acidification
Our ocean is being destroyed by us and the coral reefs are dying. All this is happening before our eyes and yet people still wear sunblocks in to the ocean eventhough there are new developed swim suits that can protect you from UV. People keep thinking of making money and drills to the bottom of the oceans just to get the oil causing oil spills which leads to thousands of marine lifes death. People should care more about the ocean because they generate most of the oxegen we breath.
Here is an example of the UV protection swim suits.
And a video about the whitening coral reefs