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 important to raise awareness about! It is important because the coral reefs are dying and the sea animals are ending up in places they don't belong (ex. washed up on shores, in foreign waters, etc.) I know that the Oakland Museum in Oakland, CA has a great exhibit about ocean pollutants and the affects of it. Keep raising awareness!
I agree that ocean acidification is so important but so little people know much about it. If it continues, we could be on the brink of another mass extinction, losing a lot of biodiversity in the oceans because coral bleaching occurs and animals are losing their habitats and dying. Keeping the oceans and the life in them healthy is necessary for humanity, therefore we need to start taking more action.
Exactly. I agree with the both of you, ocean acidification is something more people really need to be educated on. I read a book written by a marine biologist and it talked about coral reef bleaching and the effects of ocean acidification.
Exactly. I agree with the both of you, ocean acidification is something more people really need to be educated on. I read a book written by a marine biologist and it talked about coral reef bleaching and the effects of ocean acidification.