Ocean Acidification
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With increasing concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, the extent of effects on the ocean and marine resources is an increasing concern. One aspect of this issue is the
ongoing process whereby seawater becomes acidified (i.e., ocean acidification) as more CO2 dissolves in it, causing hydrogen ion concentration in seawater to increase. While not yet fully
understood, the ecological and economic consequences of ocean acidification could be substantial. Congress is beginning to …
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Date:
July 2, 2009
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H. & Folger, Peter
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