Acid Test (trailer)

This documentary explores the phenomenon of ocean acidification, which may challenge marine life on a scale not seen for tens of millions of years. The film, featuring Sigourney Weaver, will air on Discovery Planet Green throughout Blue August, a month devoted to programming about the wonders and mysteries of the oceans. It was made possible by a grant from the Entertainment Industry Foundation and produced by us, NRDC.

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• acid test
• ocean
• ocean acidification
• global warming
• carbon
• whales
• fish
• nrdc

[StephanieLisaTara]

HAIKU

I hatch! Crawl! And swim!

Oh how I love my sweet life,

Don't pollute my home.

—A Green Sea Turtle

[goog2k]

Ocean pH already dropped from 8.2 to 8.1 & H+ ions are up +30%.

Sigourney Weaver narrates "ACID TEST: The Global Challenge of Ocean Acidification."

This NRDC documentary explores ocean acidification, which may soon challenge marine life on a scale not seen for tens of millions of years. The film originally aired on Discovery Planet Green.

On YouTube:

ACID TEST

/watch?v=5cqCvcX7buo

Acid Test (3-minute version)

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[goog2k]

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.

Oops!!!

For info. on CO2 ocean acidification check:

Dr. Richard Feely, NOAA

Ocean Acidification Part 1 of 3

/watch?v=0KgRpJxWQDw&NR=1

[catbrat06]

the thing is that even though you live inland you can do sooo much. river and lakes are a major ocean input. what you do from thousands of miles away from the ocean will impact it at some point. do not feel like you cannot do anything because of this.

Look up local environmental movements and organizations. blue grass roots always need some help.

[MISTERDMV]

I'm looking forward to watching this. I know the oceans need our help and I'm willing to roll up my sleeves and help out but I really don't know how I can at my level. I also live inland.