Is ocean acidification the evil twin of climate change?
In short: As carbon dioxide levels rise in our atmosphere, the ocean is absorbing much of this gas, triggering a profound shift in seawater chemistry. This video explores the mechanics of this transformation and its impact on marine life.
Oceanographer Triona McGrath examines the process of ocean acidification, a phenomenon driven by the continuous release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. As the ocean absorbs this excess CO2, the water's chemical composition undergoes drastic changes, threatening the stability of marine ecosystems and the organisms that rely on them.
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