ocean acidification JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/oʊʃən æsɪdɪfiːkeɪʃən/ · ocean.ac.i.fi.cation
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- The process by which the pH levels of the world's oceans decrease due to the absorption of excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The study of ocean acidification has become increasingly important in understanding the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems.
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- A decrease in the pH levels of a specific ocean or body of water. The researchers measured the effects of ocean acidification on the coral reefs in the Caribbean.
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- The condition of having a lower pH level than normal. The ocean acidification in the Arctic region is causing concern among scientists and policymakers.
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Did you know? Ocean acidification is often referred to as the 'other CO2 problem' because it has significant impacts on marine life, particularly organisms with calcium carbonate shells, such as corals and shellfish.
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