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
Personally, I believe that this is a very important issue that could potentially really harm our Earth. The oceans are just as important as the atmosphere, and they should get equal attention. In addition to the impacts of atmospheric carbon on global warming, there is an equal effect of carbon dioxide on our oceans. Ocean acidification is the ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. An estimated 30–40% of the carbon dioxide from human activity released into the atmosphere dissolves into oceans, rivers and lakes.
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