USF Scientists Find Evidence Of Ocean Acidification

The University of South Florida is reporting that leaders from its marine research team are among the first whose research provides solid evidence that ocean acidification is occurring.

Though it's not as well known as climate change, ocean acidification is another effect of the emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Oceans absorb much of the CO2, which is said to change the chemistry of seawater, making it more acidic. This is believed to wreak havoc on marine sea life.

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