Carbon dioxide emissions not only pollute the air we breathe, but also cause the acidification of seas and oceans. This process can affect numerous marine species and even accelerate climate change. The pH of the sea's surface water has decreased by nearly 25%since the beginning of industrialisation, which endangers the survival of numerous marine species and changes environmental conditions.
Living organisms sense changes in their environment. Some organisms can adapt to new conditions, but only at the cost of certain decisions. Corals, molluscs and crustaceans utilise carbonate ions extracted from water, incorporating them into their shells.
If there are fewer free carbonates in the water, it results in these animals being able to use less building material during their own development.
Their armour will become increasingly weaker, making them far more vulnerable to predators. Their significant role means that consequences can be expected at every level of the food chain.
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