Life in Future Acidic Seas

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Some rare undersea volcanic vents that emit carbon dioxide -- which makes the water around them more acidic -- have given Stanford researchers a look at how marine ecosystems may be affected as global warming intensifies. Carbon dioxide is the principal greenhouse gas causing global warming, and as it accumulates in the atmosphere, it also moves into the ocean and increases its acidity. Related article: http://news.stanford.edu/news/2011/september/acidsea-hurt-biodiversity-091211.html Stanford University: http://www.stanford.edu/ Stanford News: http://news.stanford.edu/ Stanford University Channel on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/stanford

Published 2011-09-09 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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