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Ocean acidification strategic research and monitoring plan /

Ocean acidification is the process whereby seawater becomes less alkaline (or more acidic). It is a concern to Congress because of the potential harm ocean acidification may cause to marine resources, and resource dependent industries and communities. The chemistry of the Earth's oceans is chan...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Irvine, Elisabeth (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, [2015]
Colección:Oceanography and ocean engineering series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Ocean acidification is the process whereby seawater becomes less alkaline (or more acidic). It is a concern to Congress because of the potential harm ocean acidification may cause to marine resources, and resource dependent industries and communities. The chemistry of the Earth's oceans is changing as increasing amounts of anthropogenic carbon dioxide from the atmosphere dissolves into the water. The intent of this book is to guide research and monitoring investments that will improve our understanding of ocean acidification and its potential impacts on marine species and ecosystems. It will f.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781634820608
1634820606