Article from 01.03.2024 | Last changed: 20.08.2025
Seas under pressure – Ocean acidification due to CO₂
… update on 01.03.2024 Oceans: Carbon dioxide reservoirs Besides soils and forest ecosystems, oceans and seas are among the largest global carbon reservoirs. They absorb … the same rate in all oceans. The speed at which ocean acidification occurs varies geographically and throughout the water column. Overall, colder waters absorb more … rising temperatures, eutrophication, or pollution from waste and pollutants. More information can be found in the results of the international ‘ Bioacid ’ project. …