Climate change drives rapid decadal acidification in the Arctic Ocean from 1994 to 2020
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
A new study reveals a strong correlation between accelerating Arctic ice melt and ocean acidification, posing a dual threat to climate and marine life. The increased acidity levels in the western Arctic Ocean could lead to devastating consequences for plants, shellfish, coral reefs, and other organisms.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Scientists find link between fast-melting Arctic ice and ocean acidification University of Delaware · Sep 29, 2022 · first to report
- Rapid acidification of western Arctic Ocean is driven by sea ice loss American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Sep 29, 2022
- Warmer climate causing acidification of the Arctic Ocean University of Gothenburg · Oct 19, 2022