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Ocean Acidification in the Pacific Islands Region

Ocean Acidification in the Pacific Islands Region

•CO2 is an acid gas (it produces acid when combined with water)

Each of us adds 4 kg CO2 per day to the ocean (increasing acidity, reducing pH)

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Ocean Acidification in the Pacific Islands Region
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