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 >
the New Continent!!!!
If I speak about a new continent, I speak about plastic’s continent! Plastic’s continent is all plastic in ocean that create an island!! And all this Plastic is BAD!!! for animals and climate of world and sea! We need to be 0Waste and stop make Trash, because we don’t have space for it!!!! OCEAN ISN’T A RUBBISH BIN!
and you, what do you think about it?
I think you're right because all the trash in the oceans is dangerous for the animals and their ecosistem. The oceans are very important for our planet, so we have to protect them and stop wasting things!
I definitely agree. The amount of trash in the ocean is wayy too much. Its a big problem
For me it's impossible to stop making trash. A solution might be replacing the plastic with containers made of glass and alluminium or replace the plastic bag with a cotton bag. Until we don't invent a 100% plastic biodegradable.