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Ocean Acidification. It’s a big word, but don’t let that intimidate you…let’s break it down. Carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere 2. This carbon dioxide then enters the ocean. 3. When carbon dioxide dissolves in water, carbonic acid is formed 4. Excess hydrogen is released to form carbonate ions which form bicarbonates that shellfish… Read more

Here are some things you should know about the harm we are causing our to oceans. Who Contributes? The image on the left depicts the major air polluters by economic sector. It should be noted that the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide turns the oceans acidic. Source: “Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions.” EPA, Environmental Protection Agency,… Read more