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  1. Fields of Study
  2. environmental science
  3. environmental degradation
  4. ocean acidification
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. environmental science
  3. environmental degradation
  4. ocean acidification

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ocean acidification

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Definition

  • Information Increased concentrations of carbon dioxide in sea water causing an increase in acidity of ocean waters (i.e., a reduction in ocean pH). Decrease in pH in coastal waters can be caused by dissolved inorganic carbon, dissolved and particulate organic carbon, and nutrients from riverine and estuarine sources.

    Source: US Environmental Protection Agency

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/275119

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