Measuring Acidification
To understand the severity of ocean acidification, scientists monitor changes in ocean chemistry and use models to predict future conditions.
How is Ocean Acidification Measured?
Seawater Carbonate Chemistry
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Tools of the Trade
Photo: Janet J. Reimer
Total Alkalinity (TA)
Carbonate chemistry is crucial for ocean acidification monitoring as it directly influences the saturation of calcium carbonate, affecting the ability of calcifying organisms to form shells, which is vital for ecosystem stability and commercial fisheries.
Photo: Janet J. Reimer
pH
Carbonate chemistry is crucial for ocean acidification monitoring as it directly influences the saturation of calcium carbonate, affecting the ability of calcifying organisms to form shells, which is vital for ecosystem stability and commercial fisheries.
Photo: Janet J. Reimer
Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC)
Carbonate chemistry is crucial for ocean acidification monitoring as it directly influences the saturation of calcium carbonate, affecting the ability of calcifying organisms to form shells, which is vital for ecosystem stability and commercial fisheries.
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Aragonite Mineral Saturation State (Ω)
Carbonate chemistry is crucial for ocean acidification monitoring as it directly influences the saturation of calcium carbonate, affecting the ability of calcifying organisms to form shells, which is vital for ecosystem stability and commercial fisheries.
Photo: Janet J. Reimer
Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide (pCO₂)
As acidification affects calcium carbonate saturation, calcifying organisms are unable to form shells, which is vital to ecosystem stability and commercial fisheries.