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Is the Ocean Too Polluted fro the air.

Posted by Dale on Sunday, 14 October 2012 in Ocean/Seas/Coastlines

The only people not concerned about what carbon dioxide is doing to the oceans are those among us who do not understand the science. And we cannot blame them for what they do not know. However, we can take issue with those who express strong opinions on subjects about which they are obviou...

British scientist warns AAAS of the threat posed by ocean acidification

Posted by bensor on Monday, 20 February 2012 in Ocean/Seas/Coastlines

Dr Jason Hall-Spencer, of Plymouth University, says that the combination of ocean acidification and rising water temperatures kills off corals, shellfish and other valuable marine life – posing a risk to industries such as fishing and tourism. Dr Hall-Spencer addressed the Annual Meeti...

Emissions link to ocean acid levels

Posted by Wolf on Thursday, 09 February 2012 in Ocean/Seas/Coastlines

Man-made carbon emissions since the industrial revolution have acidified the oceans far beyond natural levels, research suggests. Ocean acidity makes it harder for organisms such as molluscs and coral to construct the shells they need to survive. In some regions, acidity rose faster in t...

As oceans grow more acidic, marine life suffers

Posted by Angel on Wednesday, 18 January 2012 in Ocean/Seas/Coastlines

If you drive, fertilize your lawn, or buy sushi, you could be contributing to the demise of coral reefs. Scientists call coral reefs the rainforests of the ocean, because these vibrant habitats support so much and such diverse life. But worldwide, coral reefs face serious threats. Paulo Maurin, e...

Can we keep discussions about ocean acidification honest?

Posted by Angel on Monday, 16 January 2012 in Ocean/Seas/Coastlines

In his article, ‘Taking Fears of Acid Oceans with a Grain of Salt’, Matt Ridley recycles the standard arsenal of invalid climate ‘skeptic’ arguments and tactics, but applies them to ocean acidification, the lesser known global impact from rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations. The result is a...

Impacts of Ocean Acidification on Alaska Fish

Posted by Wolf on Sunday, 18 December 2011 in Ocean/Seas/Coastlines

West Coast shellfish growers have learned to work around upwellings of corrosive waters and save the lives of their bivalve stocks. Increased levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere are changing the chemistry of the oceans, making it more acid. The CO2 surge stems mostly from coal and to a...

Ocean Acidification Threatens World's Oceans

Posted by bchristo on Monday, 19 September 2011 in Ocean/Seas/Coastlines

The rise in human emissions of carbon dioxide is driving fundamental and dangerous changes in the chemistry and ecosystems of the world's oceans, international marine scientists have warned. "Ocean conditions are already more extreme than those experienced by marine organisms and ec...