Thursday, May 22, 2008
Acidification of the Oceans increases at an Alarming Rate
Not only is man's impact on the environment adding to the dilemma of climate change, but now researches have associated the acidic waters caused by the burning of fossil fuels are contributing to the dropping pH of the oceans. Acidic waters are now reaching the Continental shelf of the western US. The delicate ecosystem of the shallow waters produces a bulk of the oceans food supply and the micro organisms produce more oxygen than the Brazilian rain forest. Researches believe that the acidification is already effecting the coastal marine environment in a very negative way.
Acidified ocean water rising up nearly 100 years earlier than scientists predicted
Acidified ocean water rising up nearly 100 years earlier than scientists predicted
