Is the ocean becoming too acidic to sustain life?
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Ocean Acidification: A Double-Edged Sword
Ocean acidification negatively impacts biodiversity and ecosystem stability, disrupting food webs. Increased CO2 levels lead to higher ocean acidity, which reduces the oceans' ability to absorb even more CO2, creating a vicious cycle. Addressing this issue requires significantly reducing carbon emissions to restore balance and enhance ocean CO2 absorption capacity.
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