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 ...

Rising carbon dioxide levels affect more than just the climate; they also affect the chemistry of the oceans. When saltwater absorbs carbon dioxide, it becomes acidic, which alters the aquatic animal ...

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Vol. 118, No. 39 (September 28, 2021), pp. 1-8 (8 pages) Ocean-warming and acidification are predicted to reduce coral ...