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Ocean acidification destroying the beautiful Coral Reef

Blogged by: Megan

The coral reef is home to thousands of species and is the world's largest coral reef that needs to be protected.Extending more than 1,300 miles (2,100 kilometers) through the Coral Sea off northeastern Australia and is the main habitat for endangered species but with ocean acidification it is destroying their home. Ocean acidification is the decrease of pH levels by the increase of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.  The acidity in the ocean dissolves the calcium carbonate that forms the coral reef, the ability for it to build. Since the last century ocean acidification has increased by 30 percent , making the condition of the reef decreasing each year.

Scientists estimate that by the year 2050 if ocean acidification does not approve the coral reef will become just a story and many species will die out causing many food chains/webs to be in tremendous trouble. By  most of the carbon dioxide comes from the population that lives on the planet , we need to reduce our CO2 footprint to save the wonderful reef. Simply just by watching your emission gases into the atmosphere can help  save and by simply spreading the world around of how much of a  serious issue  Ocean acidification is so we can  help save these species home!