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Ocean water tends to be a bit more alkaline than freshwater. what could happen if an ocean absorbs a lot of co2 from the atmosphere?

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However, carbon dioxide dissolved into the ocean causes seawater to acidify, threatening the ability of shellfish and corals to build their skeletons and affecting the health of other fish and marine species—many that are important to coastal economies and food security.

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