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Oceans Entered 'Danger Zone' for Acidity in 2020, Study Finds

09:44, 13 June

Edited by: Inna Horoshkina One

A recent study highlights a concerning situation: the world's oceans may have plunged into a "danger zone" of acidity as early as 2020. This alarming assessment underscores the accelerating impact of climate change on marine environments.

Researchers, in their findings published in Global Change Biology, discovered that ocean acidification, driven by the absorption of excess atmospheric carbon dioxide, is progressing at a rate exceeding prior estimations. The study suggests that the established safety threshold for ocean acidity may have already been surpassed, a critical turning point for marine life.

One of the most concerning revelations is the rapid acidification of deeper ocean waters compared to surface waters. This disparity creates a complex web of threats, jeopardizing the delicate balance of marine ecosystems and posing significant risks to coastal communities that depend on them. The study's conclusions serve as a potent call to action, emphasizing the urgent need for decisive measures to curb ocean acidification and its devastating consequences.

Sources

  • livescience.com

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