Question

What impact could lowering the pH of ocean water have? choose all that apply

O sea level rise
O shellfish decreasing
O decreasing amount of coral
Ofish being "burned by the acid"

Answer 1

(d,c maybe b)A drop in blood pH of 0.2-0.3 can cause seizures, comas, and even death. Similarly, a small change in the pH of seawater can have harmful effects on marine life, impacting chemical communication, reproduction, and growth. The building of skeletons in marine creatures is particularly sensitive to acidity.