The chemistry of carbon in the oceans
Why is carbonate so important
The use of CaCO3 by different organisms
Invertebrates and shells
Vertebrates and otoliths
An Overview of Ocean Acidification
1) Global warming - what you hear about most:
Increasing sea temperatures and coral bleaching
Increasing sea temperatures and sea-level rise
Increasing atmospheric temperatures and storms
2) Ocean Acidification – this has nothing to do with climate change
The chemistry of carbon in the oceans
Why is carbonate so important
The use of CaCO3 by different organisms
Invertebrates and shells
Vertebrates and otoliths
What does all this mean for the future of coral reefs and life in the oceans?
