Ocean Acidification

Ocean acidification, also referred to as "The Other Carbon Problem," is the process of the ocean becoming more acidic due to carbon dioxide pollution.

The ocean absorbs about a quarter of the carbon dioxide and alters the chemistry of the ocean, resulting in conditions that make it harder for animals to make their shells. Shellfish may cease to exist if the ocean becomes too acidic.

Corals are also unable to form their skeletons as quickly as they used to, which is a problem because 1/4 of the ocean's species live in the coral reef.

The extinction of ocean organisms affects food sources for both animals and humans. further ocean acidification can be prevented by reducing carbon dioxide pollution.