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
Carbon dioxide plays an important role in the ocean. Impacts in the atmosphere are causing the increase of it. The excess of carbon dioxide that humans are producing is making the ocean more acidic. This not only affects all the marine species, also affects us. The marine environment provide us many resources, basically we depend on it. People should be aware of what is happening to the oceans, so they can start reducing their carbon footprint.