Ocean Acidification
Ocean Acidification
The release of sulfur and nitrogen into the atmosphere by power plants and agricultural activities is making seawater more acidic.
Read MoreThe pH Scale
pH is a measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. The more hydrogen ions that are present,…
Read MoreCarbon Dioxide in Seawater
When carbon dioxide mixes with seawater it has the effect of reducing the availability of carbonate ions, which many marine…
Read MoreFAQs about Ocean Acidification
Introduction Ocean acidification is a new field of research in which most studies have been published in the past 10…
Read MoreTo Tag a Squid
How do you design a tag that can attach to a soft-bodied swimming animal and track its movements? Very thoughtfully.
Read MoreHow Do Corals Build Their Skeletons?
WHOI scientists discovered precisely how ocean acidification affects coral skeletons’ a factor that will help scientists predict how corals throughout the world will fare as the oceans become more acidic.
Read MoreSearching for ‘Super Reefs’
Some corals are less vulnerable to ocean acidification. Can the offspring from these more resilient corals travel to other reefs to help sustain more vulnerable coral populations there?
Read MoreOcean Acidification Projected To Weaken Coral Skeletons
Scientists Pinpoint How Ocean Acidification Weakens Coral Skeletons
The rising acidity of the oceans threatens coral reefs by making it harder for corals to build their skeletons. A new study identifies the details of how ocean acidification affects coral skeletons, allowing scientists to predict more precisely where corals will be more vulnerable.
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