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<p>The ocean has absorbed a significant portion of all human-made carbon dioxide emissions. This benefits human society by moderating the rate of climate change, but also causes unprecedented changes to ocean chemistry. Carbon dioxide taken up by the ocean decreases the pH of the water and leads to a suite of chemical changes collectively known as ocean acidification. The long term consequences of ocean acidification are not known, but are expected to result in changes to many ecosystems and the services they provide to society. <i>Ocean Acidification: A National Strategy to Meet the Challenges of a Changing Ocean</i> reviews the current state of knowledge, explores gaps in understanding, and identifies several key findings.<br> <br> Like climate change, ocean acidification is a growing global problem that will intensify with continued CO2 emissions and has the potential to change marine ecosystems and affect benefits to society. The federal government has taken positive initial steps by developing a national ocean acidification program, but more information is needed to fully understand and address the threat that ocean acidification may pose to marine ecosystems and the services

Author

National Research Council; Division on Earth and Life Studies; Ocean Studies Board; Committee on the Development of an Integrated Science Strategy for Ocean Acidification Monitoring

Publisher

Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9780309153607

Subjects

Science, Management, Social Science