Ocean acidification: Carbon dioxide dissolves in sea water to form a weak acid, and increasing concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide therefore lead to a decrease in the pH of sea water. This has damaging effects on many marine organisms, particularly those such as corals and molluscs whose skeletons and shells contain calcium carbonate.
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9.3
Depth 1Parent ID: A09415FD53B84B2182925A9E89C7F124Standard set: Marine Science 9693: A (2025-27)
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- Science
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