Worse Than Predicted: Coastal Waters Are Acidifying at an Alarming Rate Scientists have discovered that major upwelling systems are intensifying ocean acidification faster than expected, creating growing risks for marine life and coastal economies.

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The #FirthOfThames also has very high levels of #acidification caused by #FarmRunoff - with pH levels lower than 7.9 in autumn - not expected in the open ocean until 2100. Upwelling on the US west coast - seriously affecting oyster hatcheries sees water reach 7.6 pH levels.
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