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
Ocean acidification is a major problem and it is effects many marine organisms. Ocean acidification is caused due to the co2 we release and it ends up making our waters more acidic. This is a huge problem because it can end up dissolving the organisms shells making them endangered. Not only that, but it also has a huge impact on our corals and the acidity dissolves the corals and their skeleton. We should try to produce as little co2 as possible and raise awareness about this problem, because if the marine organisms become extinct then our entire food chain will collapse.