Ocean Acidification as a Consequence of CO2 Emissions
A significant portion of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is absorbed by the world's oceans. This absorption process increases the water's acidity, which poses a severe threat to marine ecosystems and can be lethal to marine life.
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