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Ocean acidification

Diver with corals

Transplanting resilient corals may help them survive climate change

Climate Change

Warmer ocean temperatures, ocean acidification and poor water quality combine to make a toxic environment for most corals around the world. But some corals are actually thriving despite these challenges and scientists hope to propagate these resilient corals to give struggling reefs a leg up.

FORCE BLUE divers

Some former combat divers are now working to restore ocean health

Environment
Mesocosms

Rising CO2 levels threaten global marine life

Environment
The World

In Palau, scientists hope they’ve found a coral reef to save all coral reefs

Environment

As ocean gets more acidic, situation is exacerbated in Puget Sound

Environment
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VIDEO: Research suggests oceans rapidly becoming more acidic

Environment

Scientists at Columbia University have concluded that the Earth’s oceans are becoming more acidic at an unprecedented rate — increasing more quickly than in the Earth’s history, based on a review of oceanic fossils. It could bring disaster for marine life.

The World

Tracing the Ocean’s Ingredients

Environment

Reporter Ari Daniel Shapiro of our partner program NOVA met up with a French scientist who’s studying the chemistry of seawater for clues to our planet’s future.

Ocean Extinction Trend

Increased atmospheric carbon is causing a “Deadly Trio” in the world’s oceans. The trifecta of global warming, ocean acidification, and deoxygenation has been associated with all 5 major extinction events in paleontological history.

Acid Oceans

As the oceans absorb more CO2 and become more acidic, some fishy things are beginning to happen to marine creatures and ecosystems.

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