Ocean acidification in the Great Barrier Reef
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Ocean acidification refers to the process by which the pH levels of the ocean decrease due to the absorption of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. As CO2 levels rise, more of it dissolves in seawater, forming carbonic acid. This process lowers the pH of the ocean and can have significant impacts on marine ecosystems, including coral reefs like the Great Barrier Reef.
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