Question

What is the definition of ocean acidification?(1 point)

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Ocean acidification is the process by which the pH of the ocean's water decreases, leading to increased acidity. This occurs primarily due to the absorption of human-produced carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, which reacts with seawater to form carbonic acid. Ocean acidification can have detrimental effects on marine life, including damaging coral reefs, reducing shellfish populations, and impacting various other species' ability to survive and reproduce.