the ocean is absorbing massive amounts of co2, and is becoming more acidic as a result.
the ocean is absorbing massive amounts of co2, and is becoming more acidic as a result.
ocean acidification:83
although the natural absorption of co 2 by the world's oceans helps mitigate the climatic effects of anthropogenic emissions of co 2, it is believed that the resulting decrease in ph will have negative consequences, primarily for oceanic calcifying organisms.