The document summarizes the causes and effects of ocean acidification. Rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere due to human activities, such as burning fossil fuels, are increasing the acidity of oceans. This threatens marine life and ecosystems as more acidic waters make it difficult for organisms like corals and shellfish to build their shells and skeletons. If carbon emissions are not reduced, ocean acidification may have severe social and economic consequences globally by disrupting fishing and other ocean-dependent industries.

1. Ocean Acidification
Causes and Effects
by Mercy Arndt
and Stephanie Lenz
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11. Trends in Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Concentration
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13. Low Ocean Acidity High Ocean Acidity
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