The results of a study along the west coast of North America shows acidified ocean water is widespread along the shoreline and is having devastating impacts on coastal species. Carbon dioxide and acidificationChan says part of the reason why ocean acidification happens is because the oceans have absorbed so much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. "Whatever carbon dioxide the ocean absorbs, it's more likely to push us past the tipping point," he said. Chan says ocean acidification could have devastating impacts on local coastal wildlife ike shellfish, which are sensitive to changes in pH levels. Nevertheless, he said there needs to be more effort to reduce ocean acidification.

Source: CBC News June 04, 2017 15:56 UTC