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Increase in ocean acidity affects the marine nitrogen cycle

News: Degrading Oceans    December 21, 2010
More carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (CO2) means more carbon dioxide dissolves in the oceans. As that happens the acidity of the oceans increases (technically, the pH decreases). This process is chemically obvious and the data indicates that ocean acidification is occurring and increasing. The impact on life in the seas is complex. Many studies [...]
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Study: Oceans may be losing capacity as carbon sink

News: Climate Change    November 20, 2009
As the December Copenhagen climate summit approaches, it’s not surprising that a spate of new climate studies is appearing. In this case a new study presents data and interpretation for the ability of the Earth’s oceans to absorb CO2 – to act as a carbon sink.
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