Ocean Acidification - A National Strategy to Meet the Challenges of a Changing Ocean (Paperback)

The ocean has absorbed a significant portion of all human-made carbon dioxide emissions. This benefits human society by moderating the rate of climate change, but also causes unprecedented changes to ocean chemistry. Carbon dioxide taken up by the ocean decreases the pH of the water and leads to a suite of chemical changes collectively known as ocean acidification. The long term consequences of ocean acidification are not known, but are expected to result in changes to many ecosystems and the services they provide to society. Ocean Acidification: A National Strategy to Meet the Challenges of a Changing Ocean reviews the current state of knowledge, explores gaps in understanding, and identifies several key findings. Like climate change, ocean acidification is a growing global problem that will intensify with continued CO2 emissions and has the potential to change marine ecosystems and affect benefits to society. The federal government has taken positive initial steps by developing a national ocean acidification program, but more information is needed to fully understand and address the threat that ocean acidification may pose to marine ecosystems and the services they provide. In addition, a global observation network of chemical and biological sensors is needed to monitor changes in ocean conditions attributable to acidification. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 Effects of Ocean Acidification on the Chemistry of Seawater 3 Effects of Ocean Acidification on the Physiology ofMarine Organisms 4 Effects of Ocean Acidification on Marine Ecosystems 5 Socioeconomic Concerns 6 A National Ocean Acidification Program References Appendix A: Committee and Staff Biographies Appendix B: Acronyms Appendix C: The Effect of Ocean Acidification on Calcification in Calcifying Algae, Corals,and Carbonate-dominated Systems Appendix D: Summary of Research Recommendations from Community-based References

General

Imprint:	National Academies Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2010
First published:	2010
Authors:	National Research Council • Division on Earth and Life Studies • Ocean Studies Board • Committee on the Development of an Integrated Science Strategy for Ocean Acidification Monitoring
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	200
ISBN-13:	978-0-309-15359-1
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Oceanography (seas) Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General
LSN:	0-309-15359-X
Barcode:	9780309153591

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