Oceanography Study Guide Sample Pages

As atmospheric carbon dioxide increases, water increases the uptake of carbonate ions to maintain the equilibrium reducing calcium carbonate formation. Ocean acidification equation Adapted from Hoegh-Guldberg, Ove, et al. “Coral reefs under rapid climate change and ocean acidification.” science 318.5857 (2007): 1737-1742. This reduces ocean pH making it more acidic. Page 203 2018 TRIAL EDITION Copyright Wet Paper Publications Sample page