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    Lethal Seas

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    The document discusses how increasing ocean acidification from absorbed CO2 is harming marine life. Oyster larvae in more acidic water are deformed and often die. Coral reefs, which provide habitat for many species, are also threatened as lowered pH reduces coral recruitment. Regions like Papua New Guinea, which contribute little to climate change, will be severely impacted through loss of food from effects to ecosystems.

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    The document discusses how increasing ocean acidification from absorbed CO2 is harming marine life. Oyster larvae in more acidic water are deformed and often die. Coral reefs, which provide habitat for many species, are also threatened as lowered pH reduces coral recruitment. Regions like Papua New Guinea, which contribute little to climate change, will be severely impacted through loss of food from effects to ecosystems.

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    The document discusses how increasing ocean acidification from absorbed CO2 is harming marine life. Oyster larvae in more acidic water are deformed and often die. Coral reefs, which provide habitat for many species, are also threatened as lowered pH reduces coral recruitment. Regions like Papua New Guinea, which contribute little to climate change, will be severely impacted through loss of food from effects to ecosystems.

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    The document discusses how increasing ocean acidification from absorbed CO2 is harming marine life. Oyster larvae in more acidic water are deformed and often die. Coral reefs, which provide habitat for many species, are also threatened as lowered pH reduces coral recruitment. Regions like Papua New Guinea, which contribute little to climate change, will be severely impacted through loss of food from effects to ecosystems.

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    Name: ________________________ September 11, 2019

    Physical Science

    Lethal Seas - NOVA

    1. How do oyster larvae that live in acidic water differ from those that live in normal water?

    Oysters larvae that live in acidic water are deformed, pink and usually died.

    2. How can oyster farmers “fix” this problem?

    Oysters farmers use a water softener to lower the PH.

    3. The acidity of the oceans is increasing by 5% every decade.

    4. About a quarter of the CO2 released by humans is absorbed into the oceans.

    5. About 30 million metric tons of CO2 is dissolved into the oceans every day.

    6. In the ocean, the CO2 combines with water to produce carbonic acid.

    7. Coral reefs represent 1% of the ocean but provide homes to 25% of marine species.

    8. What is unusual about the “bubbling” reefs near Papua, New Guinea?

    The bubbles are made of pure carbon dioxide. Commented [1]: What effect does this have?

    9. Why is it important to use DNA to study the effects of the decrease in pH on the diversity of

    species on coral reefs?

    It is important to use DNA to study the effect of the decrease in PH to find what and how many

    types of creatures there are.


    Name: ________________________ September 11, 2019
    Physical Science

    10. What are pteropods? Why are they essential for marine ecosystems?

    Pteropods are tiny snails that are at the bottom of the food chain and they provide foods and

    support the whole food chain.

    11. What was the probable cause of the Permian Extinction?

    Massive volcanic eruptions and carbon dioxide levels increased too quickly which caused the

    acidity to rise.

    12. How does a decrease in the pH of water affect fish reactions to predators? Why does this

    happen?

    The fish that grew in lower PH don’t run away from predators and are more adventurous Commented [2]: pH

    because of the lower PH affects their brain and their cognitive ability.

    13. Why are the upwellings on the California coast a good place to study adaptation to climate

    change?

    There is a seasonal change of PH because of the wind blowing up CO2 rich water and you

    could study their adaptions to the change.


    Name: ________________________ September 11, 2019
    Physical Science

    14. Who is on frame 41:53 of this video?

    Mrs. Kelly's daughter

    15. What effect does lowering pH of water have on the recruitment of coral polyps on reefs?

    The lowering pH causes less coral recruits which means the reefs cant reproduce, making it

    die out.

    16. Why do corals all spawn at the same time?

    The coral all release on the lunar cycle, so the eggs are more likely to fertilize and there is also

    more protection.

    17. How much are the people of Papua, New Guinea responsible for climate change? How will

    they be affected by its consequences?

    The people of New Guinea are not really responsible for climate change because they don't

    have many carbon-emitting machines like factories or cars. They will be affected a lot because

    their food supply will disappear and their coral reefs will also disappear.

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