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04/01/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Vegetation in coastal ecosystems could mitigate ocean acidification, study finds

A study published in Scientific Reports revealed that vegetation from coastal ecosystems can alleviate ocean acidification. According to the authors, marine plant life and seaweed can lower the acidity in their surroundings. Ocean acidification (OA), refers to notable changes in the ocean’s chemistry. OA occurs when carbon dioxide (CO2) is absorbed by the ocean, reacts with seawater, and […]

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