Effects On Ocean Life - The Carbon Cycle

The video discusses the impact of increased carbon in the oceans, which alters seawater chemistry and poses challenges for marine life that rely on carbonate shells. As CO2 dissolves in the ocean, it creates an acidic environment similar to Coca-Cola, affecting species from plankton to coral reefs. This acidification can lead to mass mortality or extinction of species, disrupting marine ecosystems and food chains. The video emphasizes the need to understand these changes and their broader ecological consequences.

What role do shells and skeletons play for marine organisms in the context of ocean acidification?

Discuss how the food chain might be affected by changes in marine species due to increased CO2 levels.