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Introduction

Acids and Bases


How does atmospheric carbon dioxide influence the pH of the ocean?

What are the implications for marine ecosystems?


Human activity, primarily the burning of fossil fuels, has led to large increases in the amount of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere. What effects does this have on the acidity of the ocean? Are there other important effects on marine life?

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