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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What we are doing wrong: Ocean acidification
This has been an on going problem throughout the world. We Take a bunch of plane rides, eat animal products, peoples houses are always running the AC or heater, and some people purchase a lot of things. These all emit tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. This is absorbed by oceans, millions of CO2 is being absorbed every couple of hours. The sea life is not adapting and coral reefs are dying. So what can we do? Well at this rate there is so much CO2 so little effort due to political people not wanting to believe the idea of global warming. So we are doomed.