Coral Reefs

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Ocean acidification threatens entire marine food chains

Posted by Michael Searcy ⋅ September 2, 2010 ⋅ Leave a comment

Not all of the CO2 emitted by human industrial activities remains in the atmosphere. Between 25% and 50% of these emissions over the industrial period have been absorbed by the world’s oceans, preventing atmospheric CO2 buildup from being much, much worse. But this atmospheric benefit comes at a considerable price. As ocean waters absorb CO2 … Continue reading →

National Science Academies Warn of Oceanic Acidifcation

Posted by Michael Searcy ⋅ June 1, 2009 ⋅ 1 Comment

Seventy National Science Academies from around the world have issued a joint statement today warning of increasing oceanic acidification in advance of a conference of governmental representatives from around the world in Bonn, Germany this week to discuss climate change. The Academies urged the participants to include acidification on the agenda for the governmental talks … Continue reading →