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
I learned about ocean acidification in my science class this semester and used the Our Acidifying Ocean virtual lab. I am definitely worried about ocean acidification since our carbon dioxide levels are rising so fast and contributing to ocean acidification. In the lab, it had a chart of sea life that would be impacted after ocean acidification. This means that the rising amount of carbon dioxide will hurt lots of animals.
https://depts.washington.edu/i2sea/AcidOcean/
Exactly. Lots of animals are already being harmed. Lots of people don't see ocean acidification as a real and serious issue, so a lot is not being done about it and it is a real issue. I think that people need to spread this information and try to convince people that this is a serious problem for the earth.