Major study of ocean acidification helps scientists evaluate effects of atmospheric carbon dioxide on marine life
Monday, January 23, 2012 - 21:30
in Earth & Climate
Might a penguin's next meal be affected by the exhaust from your tailpipe? The answer may be yes, when you add your exhaust fumes to the total amount of carbon dioxide lofted into the atmosphere by humans since the industrial revolution. One-third of that carbon dioxide is absorbed by the world's oceans, making them more acidic and affecting marine life.