Ocean acidification is a big problem that not many know about. And the very sad part about that is that we are the ones causes it and if maybe we knew the total extend of what we are doing to our planet and oceans then maybe we would change our ways. The burning of coal at huge factory’s and burning of fossil fuels are only just some of the many factors that continue to contribute to harming our oceans waters and all the creatures living in it. Huge carbon dioxide clouds end up drifting around and end up at sea and about 40 percent of the entire carbon dioxide end up getting dissolved in the ocean which makes about 96 percent of our planet. That is why our ocean is known also as the largest carbon sink. (http://www.nrdc.org/oceans/acidification/dive-into-the-science.asp) One of our most vital ecosystems could be lost due to the continuous burning of coal. Most of our crabs, corals and other animals with exoskeletons are composed with calcium carbonate which helps give them that boney exterior structure that some even call home. It has even got so bad in some areas that snails and other animals that use calcium carbonate for their shell aren’t getting enough causing a decline in their populations.
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One of the most effective ways we can go about reducing and putting a stop to ocean acidification is to reduce greenhouse gases. That can be achieved by burning naturel gas such as coal and naturel gas and even just rider a bike. The less Co2 is being produced the less is being admitted into the atmosphere. Some places are even going to the extent of planting sea grass meadows in the attempt to naturalize the acidity in the waters. As long as we keep educating people about ocean acidification the better of an understanding they can have on how to lesson they carbon foot print and reduce
We would also be …show more content…
One of the most effective ways we can go about reducing and putting a stop to ocean acidification is to reduce greenhouse gases. That can be achieved by burning naturel gas such as coal and naturel gas and even just rider a bike. The less Co2 is being produced the less is being admitted into the atmosphere. Some places are even going to the extent of planting sea grass meadows in the attempt to naturalize the acidity in the waters. As long as we keep educating people about ocean acidification the better of an understanding they can have on how to lesson they carbon foot print and reduce