Rising Acidity Is Threatening Food Web of Oceans, Science Panel Says

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/31/science/earth/31ocean.html?ref=science

This article is showing the effects that global warming and climate change are having on the ocean. The ocean has long absorbed portions of carbon dioxide. While this has seemed to have benefited us, it is being discovered that as the carbon dioxide is being dissolved, the sea water is becoming more acidic. This is happening so fast that the survival of coral reefs, shelfish and the marine food web are being greatly threatened. It is being said that the acidity of the surface ocean waters has increased by 30 percent since the 17th century.

Im not sure if this is how we're supposed to post our current new articles. However, this article seemed interesting. Click on the link to read more specifics on the effects and what the experts are saying.

-Gina