A video to understand ocean acidification and its impacts.
Students will learn about how carbon dioxide (CO2) affects the pH of the ocean, and how increasing ocean acidity may adversely affect marine life and the seafood industry.
Use this tool to help your students find answers to:
How might increasing levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere change the pH of the ocean
What are the possible impacts of ocean acidification on marine life?
About the Tool
Tool Name
Ocean Acidification
Discipline
Chemistry
Topic(s) in Discipline
Acids and Bases, pH Scale, Ocean Acidification
Climate Topic
Climate and the Hydrosphere
Type of Tool
Video
Grade Level
High School
Location
Global
Language
English
Translation
Developed by
The National Science Foundation (NSF) and NBC Learn
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