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 topic that I began researching two years ago and this is a very concerning topic and I believe that we must take action as soon as possible. The lowered ph levels in our ocean cause so much damage in the marine life because not only does it make it hard for them to live in these conditions but ocean acidification also destroys the homes of these species. Coral bleaching is one other result of this issue and its destroying the wonders of our oceans and the homes of much of the marine life. Sooner or later if we don’t do something about this our future generations won’t have the opportunity to see the beautiful and colorful oceans some of us have been lucky enough to experience.