Tracking Ocean Acidification

Fossil fuels that power our cars, homes, and businesses add carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere. The ocean absorbs large portions of this CO2 and acts as a buffer against climate change. But, Dr. Francisco Chavez of Monterey Bay Research Institute points out that as the ocean absorbs more CO2, the water becomes more acidic--a change that could impact entire food webs.

When we use fossil fuels to power our cars, homes, and businesses, we put heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Sarah Leen/National Geographic Society

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This right here is a great example of pollution!

Submitted by Bob Mcdonalds (not verified) on Tue, 09/11/2012 - 1:23pm.

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