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Greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide (CO2) are absorbed by the ocean. This is turning the oceans acidic (carbonic acid). This damages corals (by bleaching) and makes it difficult for shellfish to grow shells that are as strong as before.

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Ask us anythingMany ocean creatures make their shells out of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). This process is more difficult when the ocean pH is lower. Why would greenhouse gas emissions harm these creatur?

Greenhouse gas emissions increase the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which is absorbed by the ocean, leading to ocean acidification. This lower pH makes it harder for ocean creatures to build their calcium carbonate shells, as the acidic conditions can dissolve their shells. This ultimately threatens the survival of these creatures and disrupts the marine ecosystem.


Many ocean creatures make their shells out of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). This process is more difficult when the ocean pH is lower. Why would greenhouse gas emissions harm these creatures?

Greenhouse gas emissions increase levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which leads to ocean acidification when CO2 is absorbed by the ocean. This lowers the pH of seawater, making it harder for marine organisms like shell-forming creatures to extract the calcium carbonate they need to build their shells. This can weaken their shells and make them more vulnerable to damage and predators.


Why would greenhouse gas emission harm these creatures?

CO2 acts as an acid when absorbed by the ocean.


What would make the greenhouse effect stronger?

An increase in greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide and methane, would make the greenhouse effect stronger. These gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to the warming of the planet. Deforestation, industrial activities, and burning of fossil fuels are some of the primary sources of these emissions.


Is ocean mans friend or enemy?

The ocean is both. Yes it is full of dark creatures, and yes some of those creatures would kill you, but the ocean is a mystical place full of magic and wonder. Beautiful creatures and plants.


What would happen if the currents stopped?

Most of the living creatures in the ocean would not survive.


Can greenhouse gas kill animals?

Greenhouse gases themselves do not directly kill animals. However, the impacts of increased greenhouse gas emissions, such as global warming and ocean acidification, can lead to habitat destruction and changes in ecosystems that threaten the survival of many species, ultimately resulting in increased rates of extinction.


Is it true that composting yard waste increases the amount of garbage sent to landfills and increases greenhouse gas emissions?

No, composting yard waste reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills as organic matter is diverted to create nutrient-rich compost. This process also helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by preventing organic matter from breaking down anaerobically in landfills, where it would produce methane gas, a potent greenhouse gas.


Why don't countries such as the USA want to change their laws regarding greenhouse gas emissions?

The USA signed but did not ratify the Kyoto Protocol which was a legally binding agreement to reduce greenhouse gases. It claimed that to do would damage its economy.


How can things change the greenhouse effect in the future?

We could change the greenhouse effect in the future by planting billions of fast-growing trees. This would remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and the enhanced greenhouse effect that we have now would slow down.


How many conventional light bulbs could every household change to prevent more than 1 trillion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions?

If every household changed 10 conventional light bulbs to energy-efficient LED bulbs, it would prevent more than 1 trillion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions over a decade.


4.What would you like to learn about climate change?

I would like to learn about the impact of climate change on biodiversity, renewable energy solutions, and strategies for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.