Hi everyone! We often talk about global warming, but have you heard about the ocean's 'osteoporosis'?""" "It’s called Ocean Acidification. Since the Industrial Revolution, our oceans have absorbed about 30% of the CO2 we’ve emitted.""" "When CO2 dissolves in seawater, it forms carbonic acid. This increases the concentration of hydrogen ions, causing the pH levels to drop.""" "Data shows that surface ocean pH has fallen by 0.1 units. That sounds small, but it represents a 30 percent increase in acidity.""" The real victims? Calcifying organisms like corals and shellfish. They struggle to build their shells because the acid 'robs' them of carbonate ions.""" If this trend continues, marine food webs could collapse by the end of the century. It's not just about fish; it's about the air we breathe and the food we eat.""" ""The science is clear: we need to cut emissions to keep our oceans healthy. Thanks for watching!"""