Acidic waters around Antarctica could impact marine life
The waters around Antarctica are home to hundreds of species like penguins and whales. But, according to a new study out of CU Boulder, they could be in big trouble.
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The waters around Antarctica are home to hundreds of species like penguins and whales. But, according to a new study out of CU Boulder, they could be in big trouble.
And experts basically say she's right.
The coastal waters around Antarctica could see a 100 percent increase in acidity by the end of the century.
Without drastically reducing global emissions, the Antarctic Ocean could become too acidic for hundreds of species living there, many already endangered by rising temperatures and sea ice loss.
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