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 affecting wildlife
Ocean acidification affects fish, their ecosystem, and those who rely on them as a food source. The oceans are steadily acidifying at an alarming rate and the corals are dying. If the coral dies, animals inhabiting them will die. After those fish die, the animals that depend on them for food will die as well. This will be a chain reaction of death. A mass extinction is upon us, and if we don't do anything to stop us, the affects could be permanent.
i agree with this statement because it is important to try and stop ocean acidification.