Pteropods like sea snails and sea butterflies are at particular risk because they build their shells out of calcium, which dissolves if the water gets too acidic. The rise in acidification has also ...

A collaborative study by Chinese and U.S. scientists has revealed how a massive carbon release 56 million years ago impacted ocean chemistry, offering critical insights into the effects of modern ...

Ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) could help absorb more CO2 without harming marine life, based on recent tests.

What is the 'other carbon dioxide problem'? How are humans driving changes in the chemistry of the ocean, and what might this mean for marine ecosystems in the future?

The Biological Impacts of Ocean Acidification report authors say some creatures may benefit directly from the chemical changes - but even these could still be adversely affected indirectly by ...

Carbon pollution from human activities is making ocean water corrosive. This harms marine life. Our new scientific tool helps ...