The buffering capacity of the world’s oceans has helped offset the effects of CO2 emissions on climate; however, it is not without cost. Bruce Gibb discusses the causes, the chemistry and the consequences of ocean acidification.
Regular assessments of anthropogenic CO2 emissions and their (re)distribution within the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and lithosphere are critical to a better understanding of the global carbon cycle and climate change predictions1. Given that CO2 levels have increased from a pre-industrial level of 280 ppm to a current level of 447 ppm, it is crucial to track where this all goes.
Gibb B. C., 2025. Extinguishing the saturation horizon. Nature Chemistry 17: 1619-1620. Article.
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