Sam Wormley
2015-08-04 12:44:45 UTC
Coastal Antarctic study identifies large acidic change
http://phys.org/news/2013-08-coastal-antarctic-large-acidic.html
'The surprise was that the change in acidity was so large, indicating
that natural and human induced changes have combined to amplify ocean
acidity in this region,' said Mr Roden.
As the ocean absorbs atmospheric CO2 it lowers the pH of the waters,
a process known as ocean acidification. Scientists are monitoring
coastal waters globally to understand the interplay between natural
and anthropogenic changes.
'Because this ecosystem is particularly vulnerable to ocean
acidification, the combination of such changes are concerning, as it
may accelerate the impacts that ocean acidification will have on this
environment.'
http://phys.org/news/2013-08-coastal-antarctic-large-acidic.html#jCp
'The surprise was that the change in acidity was so large, indicating
that natural and human induced changes have combined to amplify ocean
acidity in this region,' said Mr Roden.
As the ocean absorbs atmospheric CO2 it lowers the pH of the waters,
a process known as ocean acidification. Scientists are monitoring
coastal waters globally to understand the interplay between natural
and anthropogenic changes.
'Because this ecosystem is particularly vulnerable to ocean
acidification, the combination of such changes are concerning, as it
may accelerate the impacts that ocean acidification will have on this
environment.'
http://phys.org/news/2013-08-coastal-antarctic-large-acidic.html#jCp
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