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CO 2 levels change ocean acidity

CO 2 levels change ocean acidity. CO 2 + H 2 O H 2 CO 3 This is a DYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUM. DYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUM. Can be pushed in either direction Affected by inputs on either side Increasing CO 2 pushes the equilibrium to make more acid (H 2 CO 3 ) . Pteropods (Sea Butterflies).

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CO 2 levels change ocean acidity

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  1. CO2 levels change ocean acidity CO2 + H2O H2CO3 This is a DYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUM

  2. DYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUM • Can be pushed in either direction • Affected by inputs on either side • Increasing CO2 pushes the equilibrium to make more acid (H2CO3)

  3. Pteropods (Sea Butterflies) Who cares how acidic the ocean is? Oyster Farms Mussel Beds

  4. The Effects Are Far-Reaching!

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