Ocean acidification will likely reduce diversity, resiliency in coral reef ecosystems

[revhtree]

Ocean acidification, along with increased ocean temperatures, will likely severely reduce the diversity and resilience of coral reef ecosystems within this century, new research suggests.

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[Demonic]

I dont think this is true. The oceans have changed just as much as the lands have. Things evolve to adapt to their surroundings. Things change so slowly and that will allow things to adapt to its new habitat. Now with that being said, some things may die off, but as always new things will be born. If the food is available, there is always something there to eat it.

 

[swannyson7]

Here's another article on this subject from Coral Magazine:
Underwater CO2 Seeps Illustrate Fate of Coral Reefs As Oceans Become More Acidic | Coral Magazine

 

[Lowsingle]

I dont think this is true. The oceans have changed just as much as the lands have. Things evolve to adapt to their surroundings. Things change so slowly and that will allow things to adapt to its new habitat. Now with that being said, some things may die off, but as always new things will be born. If the food is available, there is always something there to eat it.

Although corals may adapt in the long-term, in the short term the reefs are taking a beating......go diving in the Caribbean and you will see first hand....

Darren

 

[Xler8n]

I went diving in the carribean 10 years ago and saw dead reefs everywhere. We are destroying our planet. Have you guys heard of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Look it up on YouTube. Oprah did a special on it. Its GIANT garbage patch 2x the size of Texas and 90ft deep in some places. Its sickening. Theres a giant turtle shaped like an hour glass because a plastic ring got caught around it when it was young. Dont know what to say anymore.