ocean acidification (Q370)
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Ocean acidification refers to a reduction in the pH of the ocean over an extended period of time, caused primarily by uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.
- acidification of the ocean
- sea acidification
- acidify the sea
- acidification of the sea
- acidify the seawater
- acidification of the seawater
- seawater acidification
- acidify the ocean
- change in ocean chemistry
- ocean chemistry change
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| English | ocean acidification |
Ocean acidification refers to a reduction in the pH of the ocean over an extended period of time, caused primarily by uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. |
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Ocean acidification is the long-term reduction of ocean pH due to atmospheric CO2 uptake. It threatens marine organisms and ecosystems, reducing biodiversity, degrading habitats, and endangering fisheries and aquaculture, thus impacting food security. Combined with warmer sea temperatures and pollution, acidification drives issues like coral bleaching.