Ocean Acidification, Understanding the Effects, Exploring the Solutions

Ocean Acidification: Effects and Solutions

Ocean Acidification: Understanding the Effects, Exploring the Solutions by Fabrice Pernet and Frédéric Gazeau examines how human-generated carbon dioxide emissions are changing ocean chemistry and affecting marine ecosystems. Through ten key questions, the book explains the biogeochemical processes behind ocean acidification, past and future trends, and its effects on marine organisms and human activities. Drawing on research in ecology, physiology, evolution, aquaculture, fisheries, economics, and sociology, it also explores potential solutions and remediation strategies.

Key Features

• Explains the scientific principles behind ocean acidification.
• Examines the relationship between carbon dioxide emissions and changing ocean chemistry.
• Explores historical, current, and projected trends in ocean acidification.
• Describes the effects of acidification on marine organisms.
• Discusses potential consequences for marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Examines the implications for human communities and activities.
• Connects ocean acidification with aquaculture and fisheries.
• Integrates insights from biogeochemistry, ecology, physiology, and evolution.
• Considers the economic and social dimensions of ocean acidification.
• Explores possible remediation measures and approaches to reducing its impacts.