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3 types of marine life and how they are affected by the increase of acidity in the oceans?
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The decrease in our Oceans PH is too small (worst case 0.02) to be measurable by most equipment. Local PH changes can wipe out local life, but there is not a real affect on our Oceans (in total) from any perceived changes in PH.
Studies showing CO2 levels wildly high (over 1%) show the change would still be in the area of 0.6 overall. Pollution in localized areas is a far worse and real situation. This can cause massive changes in local PH levels. Shipping and human activities are to blame for these changes.
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Who or what is affected by global warming?
it can cause overflow of oceans,lakes etc and increase in temperature
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marine turtles live in oceans.
What do marine biologists research?
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Describe 3 types of marine life and how they are affected by the increase of acidity in the oceans?
The decrease in our Oceans PH is too small (worst case 0.02) to be measurable by most equipment. Local PH changes can wipe out local life, but there is not a real affect on our Oceans (in total) from any perceived changes in PH. Studies showing CO2 levels wildly high (over 1%) show the change would still be in the area of 0.6 overall. Pollution in localized areas is a far worse and real situation. This can cause massive changes in local PH levels. Shipping and human activities are to blame for these changes.
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Warmer and more acidic oceans are affecting the food chain of many fish and marine animals, including the clownfish.
What are some of the threats to the health of the great barrier reff?
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Will the need for people increase or decrease in marine biology in the future?
The oceans are earths last great frontier. Less than 20% has been explored and most of that not very well. Marine biologists will be in great demand in the future.
What happens if carbon dioxide goes into the sea?
30% to 40% of the CO2 emitted by humans ends up in the oceans, where it forms carbonic acid. This increases ocean acidity, decreasing the pH, which is in turn harmful to many marine organisms.
What are the functions of oceans?
they are the habitat of marine life
Do marine biologist work with dolphins and turtles?
Yes they do. Marine biology has to do with the oceans inhabitants and dolphins and turtles are part of the oceans.
