Phrases with «to acidify the ocean»

The phrase "to acidify the ocean" means that the pH level of seawater is decreasing, making it more acidic. This change is caused by increased carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, which is absorbed by the ocean's surface. The increased acidity can harm marine life and affect the overall health of the ocean ecosystem. Full definition

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to acidify the ocean

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Sentences with «to acidify the ocean»

I do also think that the emerging understanding of the effects of acidifying the ocean means that we really ought to try to avoid finding out. (realclimate.org)
Researchers found that acidified ocean water appears to have pitted shells (inset) on pteropods collected along the U.S. West Coast. (sciencemag.org)
The abrupt rise of CO2 acidified the oceans. (discovermagazine.com)
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