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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Help the Ocean
The ocean is destroyed. There is trash and pollutants in the ocean and it is killing animals. Guess what, it is all because of people and machines. People dump the trash and they don;t realize that it goes in the ocean or the know and they just don;t care. Boats are the reason why there is sometimes oil in the ocean because the boats break or sink and it releases all of the ships oil. People need to understand that their trash is destroying the ocean that the are so much about. Animals lives are at stake, everyone is always wondering why ocean animals are going extinct and it is a simple answer, its because of THEM!!!