The Issues: The rate and magnitude of the increasing CO2 levels and the inability of marine species to adapt to these changes in a short timeframe.
The Results: Fish and shellfish populations could be drastically reduced and storm damage along our coastlines could increase.




Learn more about what's happening in our ocean with increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

What is Ocean Acidification?

NOAA State of the Science FACT SHEET (277 KB PDF)

The Ocean Acidification Network

PMEL Ocean Acidification Page


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