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    Ocean acidification is the process by which seawater becomes more acidic due to absorbing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The pH level of seawater has declined from 8.2 to 8.1 since the industrial revolution, representing a 30% increase in acidity. Causes of ocean acidification include burning fossil fuels, industrialization, improper land management, and waste disposal. Effects are damaging marine ecosystems and biodiversity, reducing tourism, and declining seafood production and economies. Solutions include regulations, education, and reducing carbon-intensive energy consumption through renewable alternatives.

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    Ocean acidification is the process by which seawater becomes more acidic due to absorbing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The pH level of seawater has declined from 8.2 to 8.1 since the industrial revolution, representing a 30% increase in acidity. Causes of ocean acidification include burning fossil fuels, industrialization, improper land management, and waste disposal. Effects are damaging marine ecosystems and biodiversity, reducing tourism, and declining seafood production and economies. Solutions include regulations, education, and reducing carbon-intensive energy consumption through renewable alternatives.

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    Ocean acidification is the process by which seawater becomes more acidic due to absorbing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The pH level of seawater has declined from 8.2 to 8.1 since the industrial revolution, representing a 30% increase in acidity. Causes of ocean acidification include burning fossil fuels, industrialization, improper land management, and waste disposal. Effects are damaging marine ecosystems and biodiversity, reducing tourism, and declining seafood production and economies. Solutions include regulations, education, and reducing carbon-intensive energy consumption through renewable alternatives.

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    Ocean acidification is the process by which seawater becomes more acidic due to absorbing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The pH level of seawater has declined from 8.2 to 8.1 since the industrial revolution, representing a 30% increase in acidity. Causes of ocean acidification include burning fossil fuels, industrialization, improper land management, and waste disposal. Effects are damaging marine ecosystems and biodiversity, reducing tourism, and declining seafood production and economies. Solutions include regulations, education, and reducing carbon-intensive energy consumption through renewable alternatives.

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    OCEAN ACIDIFICATION

    1) Ali Sabri 2) Umer Sabri 3) M. Anas 4) Hamid Taj 5) Hammad


    WHAT IS OCEAN
    ACIDIFICATION
    Ocean acidification is
    the process in which
    seawater becomes
    more acidic because
    of the excess
    amount of carbon
    dioxide, it is
    absorbing from the
    atmosphere.
    2
    • Because of the
    excess CO2 , there is 3
    a decline in the pH
    level of seawater

    • The pH level of sea


    water has declined
    from 8.2 to 8.1units
    since industrial
    revolution.

    • 0.1 units of
    decreased in the
    level of pH does not
    seem much, but it
    represents 30%
    increase in acidity.
    FOLLLOWING ARE CAUSES OF OCEAN 4
    ACIDIFICATION

    • INDUSTRIALIZATION • IMPROPER LAND


    MANAGEMENT

    • BURNING OF FOSSIL • DISPOSAL OF WASTE


    FEUSL
    5

    • Burning of Fossils Fuels & Industries


    Both Release great Amount Of CO2
    in the environment.

    • The Amount Of CO2 In The Oceans Has


    Increased By 40% Since The Pre-
    Industrial Era.
    DISPOSAL OF WASTE IN SEA WATER 6

    • Disposal of wastes has been


    a challenge to many
    countries

    • Countries that borders


    seawater masses, they have
    been quick on using ocean as
    dumping grounds.

    • Industrial & Agricultural waste


    that have acidic compounds,
    lower the pH level of seawater
    7
    IMPROPER LAND MANAGEMENT

    • Agricultural may also contribute


    to the problem of Ocean Acidity.

    • It may happen especially when


    the methods that are employed
    by farmers are not suitable

    • In short, if the land is poorly


    managed, the water masses can
    be hit by the impact of
    acidifying soil and mineral
    content.
    EFFECT OF OCEAN ACIDIFICATION 8

    • On Marine Ecosystem

    • On Tourism

    • On Economy
    EFFECTS ON MARINE 9
    ECOSYSTEM

    • Marine ecosystem is highly


    impacted by increase in the
    levels of acid in the oceans.

    • Oceanic Organisms of all


    types are used to living
    in their optimum water
    pH conditions.

    • Sudden increase in the


    acidity level of the ocean
    can result in death of
    these organisms
    10
    EFFECTS ON
    TOURISM

    • Damaging marine ecosystems


    & reducing biodiversity will
    cause loss of popular tourist
    destinations and attractions
    such as coral reef.

    • Harming fish populations,


    leading to reduced fishing
    and diving opportunities.
    EFFECTS ON ECONOMY 11

    • Decline in the seafood


    production and loss of
    livelihoods for fishing
    communities.

    • Potential loss of
    important drug
    compounds derived
    from the ocean.

    1) Cytarabine.
    Imp. drugs
    2) Vidarabine.
    found in the
    3) Ziconotide. OCEAN
    4) Trabectedin.
    SOLUTIONS TO OCEAN ACIDIFICATION 12

    1) STRICT AND RELEVENT


    REGULATIONS:

    The first step towards fighting ocean acidification can be taken


    through the ratification of legislation that can ensure that waste
    handling, among other pollution-risk activities, is controlled.

    2) CIVIL EDUCATION:

    Government and international organizations can come up with some


    platform where they educate common citizens on the risk imposed by
    Climate change and Ocean acidification.
    13
    3) REDUCING THE CONSUMPTION OF CARBON-
    ORIENTED ENERGY RESOURCES:

    • CO2 emissions from fossil fuels can be reduced by reducing the


    use of such fuels.

    • Adopting the use of alternatives/renewable energy sources


    can be the best available option.

    • Diversification of energy sources such as the use of Solar and


    Wind as the Alternative Energy Sources can significantly pay
    off.
    CONCLUSION 14

    • Ocean acidification is a serious and growing problem that poses a great


    threat to the health of our oceans, people, and the animals that are
    dependent on them

    • To address this issue, it is critical to take immediate steps to reduce


    greenhouse gas emissions. 

    • It is crucial to address this issue to mitigate its harmful effects on marine


    life and preserve the ocean’s vital role in regulating the Earth’s climate
    and supporting human well-being.
    fin.
    15

    Thank
    REFERENCES 16

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_acidification

    • https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FA206

    • https://academic.oup.com/icesjms/article/65/3/414/789605?login=false

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