Ocean

Acidification Ocean Acidification is the decrease of pH in the ocean caused by the uptake of human-produced carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This process is taking place at unprecedented speed, and has potentially disastrous effects on marine ecosystems. Ocean Acidification can lead to shifts in species distributions, bleaching of coral reefs, and increase ocean water toxicity. It also affects the economic and cultural value of beach-front property. Ocean Acidification has become an important issue to tackle, as it has the potential to disrupt important ecological and economic marine systems. The actions taken to reduce formation of carbon dioxide and the effects of Ocean Acidification are essential for the health of present and future marine ecosystems.