Ocean Acidification: The Other Carbon Dioxide Threat | Video

Monday, November 4, 2013 - 11:00 in Earth & Climate

When carbon dioxide is absorbed by the ocean, the water's acid level rises. If this level gets too high, some sea creatures that build protective shells can't grow as fast or even have their shells dissolve, threatening the entire food chain.

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