A new study of coral reefs in Papua New Guinea shows ocean acidification simplifies coral structure, making crucial habitat less appealing to certain fish species. While much media attention has ...

Increasing global capacity for observation of and research in ocean acidification is key to help minimize the impact of climate change on oceans, participants heard at a side event at the global ...

The world's oceans are close to becoming too acidic to properly sustain marine life or help stabilize the climate, a new report said on Monday. The report by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact ...

Scientists have known for decades that soaring atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions are causing changes in ocean chemistry, threatening marine life and ecosystems. In June 2025, a study found that ...

The ocean is one of our greatest assets in the fight against climate change. Taking up 70 percent of the earth’s surface, it produces over 50 percent of the oxygen we breathe, sustains an abundance of ...

A first of its kind Planetary Health Check by an international team of scientists indicates that six of nine planetary boundaries are not only transgressed, but are moving further into zones of risk.

Join our virtual education intern Jamil, as he demonstrates what an acid and an eggshell can tell us about ocean acidification and the carbon cycle. This video is an optional lab activity that was ...

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