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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Ocean acidification and how you can help
I am very worried about ocean acidification. Ocean acidification kills fish, clams and plants. If the ocean gets more acidic everything is going to die. The ocean pH is 8.1. This is still slightly basic but it is getting more acidic. According to the website food52 if the ocean keeps getting more acidic at this rate we will have no more clams in 50 years. You can help make the ocean less acidic by donating money to organizations like ocean hero or The Nature Conservancy or burning less fossil fuels.