Marine debris is one of the most pervasive threats to marine life and ecosystems globally. It has been considered a major international issue since the 1970s. Litter in the oceans can harm or kill wildlife, pollute beaches, and become hazardous to ships and humans in the ocean (Jones, 1995). It […]
Ocean Acidification Science
Climate change, often referred to as global warming, is all over the news. Everyone has heard of it. But climate change has a lesser-known partner – ocean acidification. The current pH of the ocean is 8.1-8.2, making it alkaline compared to distilled water, which has a neutral pH of 7. […]