The Global Challenge of Ocean Acidification. A groundbreaking documentary that will change the way you look at the ocean forever. Narrated by Sigourney Weaver. Directed by Tristan Bayer (EarthNative) and Daniel Hinerfeld of NRDC Films. Premiering on Discovery's Planet Green during August Ocean Month. www.acidtestmovie.org
Dissolved CO2 makes acid.
By 2100, at current rates of increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide, average ocean pH will drop 0.3 - 0.4 and be @ 7.8 with an increase in acidic H+ ion concentration of 150-200%.
That will cause a 50% DECREASE of ocean carbonate ions (CO3).
Carbonate ions are needed for growth by plankton & corals at the base of the ocean's food chain.
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For info. on CO2 ocean acidification check:
Dr. Richard Feely, NOAA
Ocean Acidification Part 1 of 3
/watch?v=0KgRpJxWQDw&NR=1
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